Botanical Name: Chamaedorea radicalis
Common Name: Chamaedorea radicalis Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Clumping, spreading palm often creeping along the ground; leaves and flowers often appear to be arising directly from the soil Height to 10' Spread to 10' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/outdoor bright light indoors; shade outdoors Soil likes a well-amended organic soil Hardiness Hardy to 22E – Zones 12 to 24 Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound, fronds to 4' long on 1' petioles; 10 to 20 pr. leaflets to 18" long; whitish callus at base of each leaflet Flowers pistillate and staminate inflorescence separate, tiny yellow-green flowers on peduncles which arise from between the leaves Fruit rounded drupe which turns yellow, then orange and red 1/2" diam. Propagation: seed Usage: Another excellent container or atrium plant grown for foliage and form; often with heavy displays of fruit which make an excellent contrast; an outstanding patio plant Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering; keep moist Fertilizing use a slow-release or organic fertilizer 1x to 3x per year Pruning remove dead leaves and inflorescences Pests/Diseases spider mites Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico Family: Palmae Notes: |
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