Radicalis Palm
Scientific Name: Chamaedorea radicalis Mart.
Synonyms: Chamaedorea pringlei
Size: Slowly up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m) to 6 feet in diameter (1. 8 m)
Min. Temperature: 21°F (-6°C)
Water Requirements: Regular water
Sun Requirements: Shade
Origin: Central Mexico
Leaf: Pinnate, 4 to 8 dark green pinnate leaves with 20 to 36 leaflets, 3 feet long.
Trunk: 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm).
Flower: Separate male and female plants, yellowish orange flowers. Male flowers in groups of 2 to 5 at the base of branches.. Flower stalk coming from among the leaves, flower stalk turn orange when carrying fruit.
Fruit: Orange red. 0.5 inch long (1.2 cm). round, slightly elongated.
Seed:
Min. Temperature: 21°F (-6°C)
Water Requirements: Regular water
Sun Requirements: Shade
Origin: Central Mexico
Leaf: Pinnate, 4 to 8 dark green pinnate leaves with 20 to 36 leaflets, 3 feet long.
Trunk: 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm).
Flower: Separate male and female plants, yellowish orange flowers. Male flowers in groups of 2 to 5 at the base of branches.. Flower stalk coming from among the leaves, flower stalk turn orange when carrying fruit.
Fruit: Orange red. 0.5 inch long (1.2 cm). round, slightly elongated.
Seed:
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