Chamaedorea metallica (Metallica Palm, Metal Palm, Miniature Fishtail Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Chamaedorea |
| Species | metallica |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southeastern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.7) - 15.6 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-60 |
| Height | 2-3 m |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | The most notable characteristic is the metallic sheen on the leaves. |
| Landscape | Works well in a shade garden, planted in pots or containers and indoors. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Tropical and subtropical regions with rich well drained soils and part to full shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Occurs naturally in dense wet forests and lowland rainforests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The stem is green and 1-1.5 cm diameters. |
| Leaf Description | 12-16 leaves per crown, thick, dark green with a shiny, metallica finish and grows 30-70 cm long. |
| Texture Description | The round fruit is 8 mm around. |
Photographs
Chamaedorea metallica, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Chamaedorea metallica, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
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