CAT PALM

Scientific Name: Chamaedorea cataractarum Mart

Common Names: Cat Palm, Cascade Palm, Cataract Palm

Description:

• This is a small and popular houseplant known for its manageable size and attractive foliage.
• Size: It remains a relatively small palm, typically reaching heights of 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) indoors and up to 6 meters (20 feet) outdoors in rare cases.
• Trunk: It has a clumping growth habit, forming a cluster of multiple slender trunks that are mostly hidden by the foliage.
• Leaves: The defining feature is the foliage.

Uses:

• Houseplant: Primarily valued for its attractive foliage, low-light tolerance, and air-purifying properties. It thrives in moist soil and indirect sunlight.