CASCADE PALM

Scientific Name: Chamaedorea cataractarum

Common Names: Cat Palm, Cascade Palm, Cataract Palm

Description:

• This is a small, slow-growing palm native to Southern Mexico and Central America.
• It typically reaches heights of 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) indoors and up to 4 meters (13 feet) outdoors.
• The defining feature is its graceful, cascading foliage.
• It has slender, green, cane-like stems with numerous pinnate leaves.
• The leaflets are a vibrant green color and cascade downwards, creating a lush and elegant appearance.

Uses:

• Houseplant: Primarily valued for its attractive cascading foliage, air-purifying properties, and low-light tolerance. It thrives in moist soil and indirect sunlight.
• Terrariums: Suitable for terrariums due to its small size and preference for humidity.
• Landscaping (limited): In warm climates, it can be used in borders or understory plantings where it receives some shade from taller plants.