Chamaedorea plumosa
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Habitat and Distribution
Chamaedorea plumosa is endemic to Chiapas, Mexico.
DESCRIPTION
This slender trunked solitary species grows rapidly to 10-12ft/3-3.6m with a trunk of less than 2 in/5cm. The many thin plumose leaflets (from which the epithet derives) are clustered in groups around the rachis.
CULTURE
Often described as the most sun tolerant Chamaedorea, and with its compact rapid growth habit, it is curious this palm is not seen more in smaller suburban landsacapes. A small grouping can be a nice accent in any garden. It can take some frost, and since it can tolerate less than constant moisture, it should be one of the more popular Chamaedoreas. A thick layer of chunky mulch can be pilled up against the trunk in dry climates to promote growth of prop roots. Once desired amount of roots are formed, the mulch can be lowered to grade level to reveal this interesting feature.
CURIOSITIES
Several small groupings of these palms have been noticed to be exclusively male. Since they all originate from seed, this would appear to be purely coincidence. Further verification of this phenomenon would be interesting. Chamaedorea are dioecious, male, and female flowers, on separate plants.
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Male Flowers
Lemon Grove, California
Lemon Grove, California
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
