Previously known by the rather melifluous name of Dasystachys deckeriana, Chamaedorea deckeriana is an attractive, small palm with large, simple leaves, native to rainforests from southeastern Nicaragua to Panama
Chamaedorea deckeriana Care
Chamaedorea deckeriana
What is the plant
Chamaedorea deckeriana is a particularly attractive plant, and with it's scarcity would be much sought after by collectors. The packed and heavily laden bright red-orange fruits add to its overall spectacular appearance. It is solitary with large coarse bifid leaves having an almost corrugated look, from 3- 2 m tall, with a slender stem of 2-3 cm in diameter. Uncommon in cultivation and easily confused with C. allenii and C. zamorae. It exists in a few collections in California, Florida, Hawaii, and Australia. It is also cultivated in a few gardens in Costa Rica.
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Lighting
Part Sun
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
This palm requires consistently moist soil. Do not let dry out between waterings.
Sunlight
The plant requires light shade. It can be grown in partial to full shade.
Soil
The palm needs well-draining rich soils.
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Temperature
This palm is considered hardy in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -1.1°C (30°F).
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