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Other common names dwarf mountain palm parlour palm
Synonyms Neanthe bella Chamaedorea pulchella
Family Arecaceae
Genus Chamaedorea are evergreen palms with slender, solitary or clustered stems bearing large leaves which may be pinnate or shaped like a fish tail; insignificant flowers are borne in panicles or spikes below the leaves, followed by small fruits
Details C. elegans is an evergreen palm, with slenderly stalked, pinnate leaves to 60cm in length, with up to 40 linear leaflets. Tiny yellow flowers are borne in terminal panicles, only on mature plants
Plant range Mexico to Guatemala
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1A
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 1-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow under glass in a loam free compost in full light but with protection from strong sun. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation Propagate by seed sown at a temperature of no less than 25?C
Suggested planting locations and garden types Architectural Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Prone to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and thrips
Diseases False smut may attack leaves
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