Chamaedorea allenii
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Higher altitude, wet forest regions, of Panama, and Columbia.
Description
Trunk type: Solitary, Hight: To 2 meters. Leaf detail: Primarily bifd (v-shaped), but with other devisions on lower rachis, as separate pinnae, medium to dark green. This is an understory palm.
Culture
Chamaedorea allenii likes deep shade with no direct sunlight for best results when growing, they do not require lots of heat to be a healthy palm. They enjoy a moist growing area. Any dry wind damages the leaves so plant them in protected area's.
Curiosities
Chamaedorea are dioecious, male, and female flowers, on separate plants.
Curiosities
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Lyon's Arboretum, Hawaii.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
