Chamaedorea seifrizii
bamboo palm
An evergreen palm to 2m in height, forming a clump of slender stems bearing pinnate leaves to 60cm in length, composed of up to 28 lance-shaped pinnae; panicles of small yellow flowers only on mature plants
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Chamaedorea are evergreen palms with slender, solitary or clustered stems bearing large leaves which may be pinnate or shaped like a fish tail; insignificant flowers are borne in panicles or spikes below the leaves, followed by small fruits
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Mexico to Honduras
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-free compost in full light but with protection from strong sun. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. See Chamaedorea for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at a temperature of no less than 25°C
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and thrips may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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