Chamaedorea costaricana
COSTA RICAN BAMBOO PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Central America

Other Botanical Names: Chamaedorea biolleyi, C. linearia, C. quezalteca, C. seibertii, Legnea laciniata, Nunnezharia costaricana, Omanthe costaricana

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Chamaedorea costaricana
COSTA RICAN BAMBOO PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, accents, indoors

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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