Botanical Name: Chamaedorea seifrizii
Common Name: Bamboo palm Type of Plant: monocot: patio plant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape cluster palm forming a clump of upright, straight trunks resembling bamboo - usually accumulates dead foliage in center of clump Height 8' - 10' Spread 4' - 6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/outdoor bright light indoors; half shade to shade outdoors Soil prefers a well-amended, organic soil Hardiness to 28 degrees F (zones 16, 17, 22-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound, 13-18 leaflets per leaf, 2"-6" long, 3/4" across - fronds to 18" long; rachis stiff and straight Flowers panicles of yellow-orange flowers - male flowers usually toward base of cluster Fruit 1/2" diameter drupe Propagation: seed, division Usage: useful in tropical gardens or in atrium planters – background plant, specimen plant - large container plant indoors Landscape Care: Watering likes ample watering – keep soil moist Fertilizing prefers slow-release or organic fertilizer Pruning remove dead fronds, cut tall stems back to base to encourage more shoots Pests/Diseases spider mite, mealybugs, scale Origin: Southern Mexico Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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