Cat Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Cat Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
The Cat Palm is a dense, clustering palm known for its soft, arching fronds and bushy, shrub-like appearance. It thrives in partial shade to filtered light and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Ideal for creating a lush, tropical border or screening low areas, this palms full, layered foliage makes it perfect for poolside plantings, shaded entryways, and protected garden spaces.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- 4-6ft
- Native
- Florida Friendly
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 9a-11b
- Soil PH
- 6.0-7.5 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- Medium
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Shade
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance
- Low