Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Chamaedorea

Species:

Chamaedorea pygmaea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require fresh collection and lose viability quickly. Germination enhanced by warm temperatures and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI