An easy to grow Palm that tolerates low light conditions.
Pronunciation
(kam-i-door-ee-uh)
Plant Type
All Plants, Indoor Foliage
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Sunlight
low to moderate
Moisture
evenly moist, tolerates some dryness, prefers above average humidity
Growing Media
average house
Flowers
inflorescences of yellow flowers if the plant is given enough light
Leaves
large, green pinnate leaves.
Stems
grows as a single stem
Dimensions
Grows as a single stem reaching about 5 feet. Often sold as a clump of small seedlings.
Propagation
Division or seeds which can germinate irregularly over a 4 month period, soaking in water and scarification may help increase germination.
Native Site
Native to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, etc. growing as an under story in the rain forests.
Misc Facts
Has been used as an indoor plants since the Victorian era. (syn. Collinia elegans, Neathe Belle)
Author's Notes
I have found this an easy indoor plant to grow. I have had trouble with Spider Mites. These can be controlled with out a pesticide by washing the underside of the leaf with a soapy cloth. I pull the leaves through the cloth.