Chamaedorea metallica
METALLIC PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pruning: Remove spent leaves at their base as they form.

 
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Chamaedorea metallica
METALLIC PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, purple or orange

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: blue-green; flushed silver-grey

Ornamental Fruit: black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: pot, accents, indoors, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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