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    Chamaedorea tuerckheimii

    Also Known As

    • Potato Chip Palm
    • Veracruz Palm

    Plant type

    palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Chamaedorea tuerckheimii plant details

    Chamaedorea tuerckheimii is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaedorea tuerckheimii

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaedorea tuerckheimii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Common name is the potato chip palm in reference to the large leaves that are strongly grooved. Grows to 3 feet and is small enough to protect from freezing temps. A choice palm. To see a photo of a mature Chamaedorea tuerckheimii (Veracruz) go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Chamaedorea/tuerckheimii.html

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Chamaedorea tuerckheimii plant

    How to Grow Chamaedorea tuerckheimii

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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