Photo of Chamaedorea metallica foliage, form by Chhe

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Chamaedorea metallica

Also Known As

  • Metallic Fish Tail Palm
  • Miniature Fishtail Palm

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Chamaedorea metallica plant details

Chamaedorea metallica is an evergreen palm / cycad. Grows well with bright shade - shade 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 metallica

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: arecaceae
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaedorea metallica

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
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 3-4 ft. tall. Leaves are undivided pinnate with a deep cleft forming two fishtail shaped wedges. The leaf color is deep blue-green with a metallic sheen. Very pretty and does well in pots. To see a photo of a mature Chamaedorea metallica go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Chamaedorea/metallica.html

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Chamaedorea metallica plant

How to Grow Chamaedorea metallica

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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