Chamaedorea amabilis
Chamaedorea amabilis
- Native to:
- Costa Rica | Panamá
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaedorea
- Species:
- Chamaedorea amabilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines rapidly with storage. Requires warm temperatures (25-30°C) and consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI