Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Chamaedorea

Species:

Chamaedorea serpens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require fresh collection for best germination. Remove fruit pulp and sow immediately in warm, moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI