Best indoor palm of very low light??
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Best indoor palm of very low light??
Have a upstairs full of Palms, and basement is bare of them. Only have 2 windows that face the North, so light is limited other than ceiling can lights and only when were down there.
Is there any palms that members can attest to than have proven to live in low light conditions?? currently, just have a couple of Snake plants down there.
Scott/Omaha
Is there any palms that members can attest to than have proven to live in low light conditions?? currently, just have a couple of Snake plants down there.
Scott/Omaha
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Many of the Chamaedorea species (radicalis, etc) are understory palms, and can do well in low lighting conditions. Some Dypsis species might be suitable as well, among others.
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I've got a Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifreizii).
Loves a shady spot all day long in summer.
Can take a darkish corner in winter with no adverse effects.
But in a basement with only 2 North facing windows, how about putting a grow light above it on a timer?
I think your basement might be too dark, unless you're down there a lot.
Barb
Loves a shady spot all day long in summer.
Can take a darkish corner in winter with no adverse effects.
But in a basement with only 2 North facing windows, how about putting a grow light above it on a timer?
I think your basement might be too dark, unless you're down there a lot.
Barb
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It should work, it's Chamaedorea seifrizii. There's also C. microspadix, C. radicalis, etc. Dypsis lutescens is fairly common too, and should do well in shade.
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Spindle palm (Hyophorbe verschafeltii) needs more light than Bamboo Palm.
Bamboo is a clumping palm. Mine flowers 2 or 3 times a year, great low maintenance palm.
Spindles won't like a North window.
EDIT: Bamboo photo showing flowers.
I peel off the stem's papery bark, exposing the bamboo cane look.
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Bamboo is a clumping palm. Mine flowers 2 or 3 times a year, great low maintenance palm.
Spindles won't like a North window.
EDIT: Bamboo photo showing flowers.
I peel off the stem's papery bark, exposing the bamboo cane look.
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Any bets?should be my last palm I buy for the time being
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Chameadorea palms
None will like the dark, so any would appreciate grow lights on timers down there.
Chameadorea radicalis takes more light than most of the genus. I have potted C. geonoformis and ernesti-augusti which grow in dark rainforests. I've seen these fishtail palms in the wild but don't have a decent photo because---they grow where it is too dark for photos. (Note to self: buy a real flash for camera--the built in flash doesn't do the job.)
Chameadorea radicalis takes more light than most of the genus. I have potted C. geonoformis and ernesti-augusti which grow in dark rainforests. I've seen these fishtail palms in the wild but don't have a decent photo because---they grow where it is too dark for photos. (Note to self: buy a real flash for camera--the built in flash doesn't do the job.)
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I wonder if Phil follows this forum?
As I was writing that last post, he sent me this email offering 15% of Chameadorea:
CHAMAEDOREA PALMS: THE GENUS AND SPECIES
BIG HOLIDAY SALE, 15% OFF EVERYTHING!
Dear Plant Friends,
Happy Holidays! After a month of preparation, we have just published three articles on the classic shade palm, Chamaedorea. Links below are for articles on the popular Bamboo Palm as well as articles on the genus and different species of the Chamaedorea family.
THE BAMBOO PALM, A POPULAR GARDEN AND INTERIOR PALM
THE GENUS CHAMAEDOREA, CHARACTERISTICS AND CULTURE
CHAMAEDOREA, DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIES WITH PHOTOS
Also, I would like to let you know we are having our Holiday Sale. Customers save 15% off all purchases, either mail order or local visits. Our inventory is great, so take advantage of these good prices. This is a one week sale, ending Saturday, November 26th.
Thanks for reading this. We appreciate your feedback, so feel free to email me.
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As I was writing that last post, he sent me this email offering 15% of Chameadorea:
CHAMAEDOREA PALMS: THE GENUS AND SPECIES
BIG HOLIDAY SALE, 15% OFF EVERYTHING!
Dear Plant Friends,
Happy Holidays! After a month of preparation, we have just published three articles on the classic shade palm, Chamaedorea. Links below are for articles on the popular Bamboo Palm as well as articles on the genus and different species of the Chamaedorea family.
THE BAMBOO PALM, A POPULAR GARDEN AND INTERIOR PALM
THE GENUS CHAMAEDOREA, CHARACTERISTICS AND CULTURE
CHAMAEDOREA, DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIES WITH PHOTOS
Also, I would like to let you know we are having our Holiday Sale. Customers save 15% off all purchases, either mail order or local visits. Our inventory is great, so take advantage of these good prices. This is a one week sale, ending Saturday, November 26th.
Thanks for reading this. We appreciate your feedback, so feel free to email me.
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Phil Bergman
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Jungle Music Palms, Cycads and Tropical Plants
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Scott, that zip tie is a tad tight...
The canes would still be supported with a tie 2 inches longer.
Doesn't ever need direct sun.
The canes would still be supported with a tie 2 inches longer.
Doesn't ever need direct sun.
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Good; can almost hear it sigh with relief.
In a year or two, you'll have to use your hands AND feet to pull it out.
In a year or two, you'll have to use your hands AND feet to pull it out.
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