Chamaedorea radicalis

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Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants Palms

A small, evergreen palm, used primarily as a houseplant, although it can be grown outdoors in milder parts of the UK if protected from prolonged cold spells and frost. Long, slender stems of tropical-looking, dark green feathery foliage can reach a height of around 2m. Mature plants may produce panicles of very small yellow flowers in mid to late spring, but these are sensitive to frost. Round, orange fruits may appear in autumn if both male and female plants are present

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Arecaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
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
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
NE Mexico

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in pots of peat-free multipurpose compost in bright, filtered light with protection from direct summer sun. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed every month during the growing season; mist daily to increase humidity. See Chamaedorea for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in spring at 25°C

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free