make life beautiful
Cataractarum Palm
make life beautiful
Cataractarum Palm
touch of the tropics
Cataractarum Palm
Cataractarum Palms are a great way to add a touch of the tropics to your home. These palms are native to Mexico and in the Victorian era were known as a status symbol if you had one in your home. Although these slow-growing plants can be a bit tricky to care for, once you know what they need they will last for years.
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Light
Like all Palms, Cataractarums prefer bright indirect light. This plant will not do well in a shadowy corner. Keeping your Palm in a sunroom or in front of a window will keep it happy.
They also prefer warmer temperatures. So keeping them in a room that stays around 60 degrees or higher all year is best.
Water
Cataractarum Palms prefer moist soil at all times. The soil should be evenly damp all the way through, but water should never pool on the surface of the soil, or in the saucer below the plant. Water when the top layer starts to dry out. Never allow the soil to dry out completely. Your plant will not be happy.
Fertilizer
Due to the slow-growing nature of these plants, their food needs are minimal. Use a half-strength, balanced house plant food monthly during the Spring and Summer and hold off on feeding during the Fall and Winter.
Pro Tip
Cataractarum Palms’ fronds can burn if exposed to direct sunlight. Keep them in partial shade if moved outdoors for the summer.
Pro Tip
Use purified or filtered water for the best results. Cataractarum Palms are sensitive to salts and chemicals in tap water which can cause browning tips.
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