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    • Photo of Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

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    Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

    Also Known As

    • Ernest August Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii plant details

    Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cold hardy palm good to Zone 10-11. Small palm with a single trunk to 6-8 ft. Leaves are undivided pinnate with a deep cleft forming two fishtail shaped wedges. Leaf color is light green. Beautiful planted in groups and does well in pots. To see a photo of a mature Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Chamaedorea/ernesti-augustii.html

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii plant

    How to Grow Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Chamaedorea seifrizii

    aka Bamboo Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Chamaedorea seifrizii foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Chamaedorea radicalis

    aka Mexican Parlor Palm

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Chamaedorea radicalis foliage by Danerikk
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    Chamaedorea metallica

    aka Metallic Fish Tail Palm, Miniature Fishtail Palm

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaedorea metallica foliage, form by Chhe
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    Chamaedorea tuerckheimii

    aka Potato Chip Palm, Veracruz Palm

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaedorea tuerckheimii flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Chamaedorea microspadix

    aka Hardy Bamboo Palm

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Chamaedorea microspadix flower by Franz Xaver
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