cat palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral, alkaline
Garden uses
Notes
Cat palm (Chamaedorea cataractarum) is a houseplant for containers, borders, and low maintenance spaces. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun to full shade, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It stays evergreen and grows about 47 to 71 inches tall with a 24 inch spread.
Pairs well with Stromanthe, Manjula pothos, and Bloodleaf.