About
Chamaedorea metallica is a compact palm that reaches up to 1 meter in height. It features a solitary, cane-like trunk that supports a cluster of leaves. The leaves, measuring approximately 40 centimeters, exhibit a metallic luster, particularly when cultivated in partial shade. Due to its modest dimensions, this palm serves well as an indoor plant.
About the genus
Chamaedorea consists of evergreen palms characterized by slender, either solitary or clustered stems. These palms feature large leaves that can be either pinnate or resemble a fish tail. The flowers, which are not particularly noticeable, emerge in panicles or spikes beneath the leaves and are succeeded by small fruits.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1A
Plant details
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Palms
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- Mexico
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by sowing seed in spring at 25°C
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free