Latin name :

Chamaedorea metallica

Family :

Arecaceae

Other names :

Common name :

Miniature fishtail, Steel palm

Common name (fr.) :

Palmier d'acier

Description :

Categories :

Palm

Origin :

Mexico

Climat :

Tropical

Temperature max. (C°) :

30

Temperature min. (C°) :

10

Zone :

11-10

Growth :

Very slow

Light ideal :

Strong light ( 21,500 to 3,200 lux/2000 to 300 fc)

Light tolered :

Diffuse light ( Less than 5,300 lux / 500 fc)

Watering :

Keep moist between watering & Water when soil is half dry

Insects :

Mealy bug

Disease :

N/A

Appeal :

Robustness

Color of leaf :

Light green & Grey

Color of blooms :

Blooming season :

Perfume :

Avaibility :

Rare

Pot diameter (cm) :

15

Height at purchase (m) :

0.25

Width at purchase (m) :

0.25

Height potential (m) :

1.02

Width potential (m) :

0.76

Available sizes (Pot Ø) :

6in to 14in Ø / 15cm to 36cm Ø

Bearing :

Erect

Pruning :

Never

Style :

Use :

Potted plant & Secondary