An extremely cold hardy, yet tropical looking palm hailing from the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico. This plant was brought to the Garden in 1991 after being collected by John Fairey, alongside other renowned plantsmen such as J.C. Raulston, Rogers McVaugh, and Dan Hosage. In fact, the original plant is still living happily under the canopy of pines in our North Woodland Garden! Chamaedorea radicalis produces airy, feather-like green fronds, each about 18 inches long, with the entire plant only growing to be about 2 feet tall. In summer, it shoots out inflorescences that become covered in small green fruits. As these fruits ripen, they turn from yellow, orange, red, and eventually to black, adding a vibrant rainbow of color to its evergreen backdrop. Plant in full shade, or in a spot that only recieves very early morning sunlight. While it can tolerant stints of drought, keep this palm well watered throughout the summer, otherwise the beautiful green fronds will begin to yellow.
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