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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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    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 ernesti-augustii

    aka Ernest August Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii form by Karl Gercens III
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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 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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