How much sun does Paurotis palm need?

Paurotis palm grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Paurotis palm bloom?

Paurotis palm blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Paurotis palm native?

Paurotis palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Paurotis palm attract?

Paurotis palm draws native bees and flies.

Paurotis palm

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Acoelorraphe wrightii

Last reviewed: November 2026

Paurotis palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw native bees and flies.

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Toxicity unknown

Paurotis palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

high

Size

180"–240" H × 120"–180" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

native bees, flies

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A slow-growing, multi-trunked palm with fan-shaped fronds that forms dense clumps over time. It grows naturally at the edges of wetlands and hammocks, tolerating occasional flooding.

Growing Paurotis palm

Grow Paurotis palm in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 180 to 240 inches tall and spread 120 to 180 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its small flowers attract native bees and flies, and the dense clumping form gives birds cover and nesting sites.

Common questions

How much sun does Paurotis palm need?: Paurotis palm grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Paurotis palm bloom?: Paurotis palm blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Paurotis palm native?: Paurotis palm (Acoelorraphe wrightii) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Paurotis palm attract?: Paurotis palm draws native bees and flies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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