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Chamaedorea costaricana - Costa Rican Bamboo Palm
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Description:
Chamaedorea costaricana, commonly known as the Costa Rican Bamboo Palm, is a lush, tropical clumping palm prized for its slender green canes and dense, feathery foliage. This attractive palm creates a beautiful screen or tropical backdrop, making it ideal for subtropical and warm-climate gardens. Its natural clumping habit and upright growth make it a great choice for adding height and greenery to narrow spaces or along fences.
Flowers:
Small, yellow to cream-coloured flowers appear on short stalks nestled among the foliage. These are followed by small black fruits if both male and female plants are present.
Foliage:
Graceful, arching fronds composed of numerous narrow, dark green leaflets give this palm its soft, elegant appearance. The stems resemble bamboo canes, adding to its tropical charm.
Fruit:
Small, spherical, black fruits may develop following flowering, although this is rare in single-plant settings unless both sexes are present.
Form and Size:
Clumping, upright palm forming a dense thicket of slender canes. Typically grows 3–5 m tall and 1.5–3 m wide in cultivation.
Growing Conditions:
Prefers part shade to filtered sun but can tolerate full sun in sheltered locations once established. Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with regular watering. Best suited to frost-free climates but can tolerate light frosts once mature.
Uses:
Ideal for tropical gardens, privacy screening, indoor plantings (in bright indirect light), or as a feature plant in shaded courtyards. Works well in clusters or as a natural hedge.
Maintenance:
Low-maintenance once established. Remove spent fronds at the base to maintain a tidy appearance. Mulch well and apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring and summer for optimal growth.
Notes:
A good alternative to bamboo for screening where a softer, non-invasive tropical look is desired. Excellent for use in tropical and subtropical climates, including the Sunshine Coast and northern NSW.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Rhapis excelsa, Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata', Calathea lutea, Heliconia ‘Tropics’, and Cordyline fruticosa cultivars.
Common Name: Costa Rican Bamboo Palm
Botanical Name: Chamaedorea costaricana
Family: Arecaceae
Origin: Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua)
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- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
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49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
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