Overview

Chamaedorea cataractarum is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Chamaedorea, part of the Arecaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Chamaedorea cataractarum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Chamaedorea cataractarum, the cat palm, cascade palm, or cataract palm, is a small palm tree. It is native to Southern Mexico and Central America.

About the genus

Chamaedorea is a genus of 107 species of palms, native to subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas. They are small palms, growing to 0.3–6 m tall with slender, cane-like stems, growing in the understory in rainforests, and often spreading by means of underground runners, forming clonal colonies. The leaves are pinnate, with one to numerous leaflets.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Chamaedorea

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Chamaedorea cataractarum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants, Palms

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chamaedorea cataractarum

Propagation

Seed sown at a temperature of no less than 25°C

Pest resistance

Glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, thrips

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions