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Cat Palm Chamaedorea cataractarum
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| Exposure |
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Partial shade |
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| Average Height x Width |
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6’ T x 6’ W |
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| Typical Height |
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5’ |
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| Water Requirements |
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Water regularly as needed |
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| Spacing |
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6’ - 8’ apart |
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| Cold Hardiness |
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30° - 40° F |
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| Hardiness Zone |
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10B - 11 |
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| Growth Rate |
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Moderate |
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| Origin |
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Southern Mexico |
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| Salt Tolerance |
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Low |
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| Drought Tolerance |
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Low, moderate in shade |
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| Soil Requirements |
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Widely adaptable |
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| Light Requirements |
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Moderate, low |
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| Nutritional Requirements |
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Moderate |
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| Uses |
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Shrub massed in beds, foliage plant |
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| Propagation |
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Seed, germinating over several months |
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| Human Hazards |
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Irritant |
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| Major Pest Problems |
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Mealybugs, mites (indoors) |
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| Major Disease Problems |
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Gliocladum blight |
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This small Chamaedorea species is virtually trunkless. Each stem splits just above soil level, and a beautiful well-rounded clump is eventually formed. Cat Palm is of easy culture, and is useful as a low shrubby accent in the shaded garden. It also makes an attractive potted specimen. Cat Palm is more tolerant of higher light levels than many other Chamaedorea species, but will still bleach in sunny locations unless water and fertilizer are regularly provided. |
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