Lodoicea maldivica prefers a tropical climate with high humidity and moderate temperatures. It thrives at low to medium altitudes.
Coco de mer
Lodoicea maldivica, commonly known as coco de mer or double coconut, is a unique plant found in Praslin Island, Seychelles. It produces the world's largest seed, known as the twin coconut, and features large leaves that are often used for roofing. This rare and slow-growing plant is renowned for its distinct and impressive characteristics.
Lodoicea maldivica
Seychelles
- The Lodoicea maldivica, also known as the coco de mer or double coconut, is native to Praslin Island in Seychelles. - It is a rare and slow-growing plant. - The Lodoicea maldivica produces a twin coconut, which is known to be the world's largest seed. - The plant has very large leaves that can be used for roofing.
- Well-drained soil - Sandy or loamy soil - Soil with good moisture retention
Praslin Island, Seychelles: rare and slow growing. Produces a twin coconut; which is the world's largest seed; very large leaves which can be used for roofing.