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Cat Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Other known names: Cascade palm
A dense clustering palm that appreciates steady moisture and humidity.
Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.
Non-toxic. This is not a guarantee of safety. Avoid eating houseplants and contact a veterinarian or poison service if exposure causes symptoms.
Care
- Light
- Medium to bright indirect
- Water
- When the upper inch or two begins to dry
- Growing medium
- Rich, loose palm mix with good drainage
- Feeding
- Palm fertilizer with micronutrients during active growth
- Temperature
- 60–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
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Characteristics
A dense clustering palm that appreciates steady moisture and humidity.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Chamaedorea cataractarum
- Plant group
- Palms
- Other known names
- Cascade palm
- Safety
- Non-toxic
This is not a guarantee of safety. Avoid eating houseplants and contact a veterinarian or poison service if exposure causes symptoms.
Growth
- Growth habit
- Upright palm with feathered or fan-shaped fronds
- Native range
- Tropical and subtropical regions
- Temperature
- 60–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Propagation
Seed; division only for clustering species
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Problems to recognize
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Cat Palm is recorded botanically as Chamaedorea cataractarum. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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