Bamboo Palms – The easy care indoor plant.
If you are looking for an easy care indoor plant, then the Bamboo Palm is one to consider. With good foliage, the ability to grow well in low light conditions and an attractive clumping habit the species is Chameadorea sefritzii, and with its bamboo like stems it justifiably earns the name of ‘Bamboo Palm’.
Deep green dense foliage is the main attraction with indoor landscapers also finding the easy care nature a real advantage. They are not only used indoors, they also suited to growing outdoors in a shaded protected position.
Care
Use a good quality potting mix and a deep pot. Bamboo palms have a deep root system.
Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser. Applications of a liquid seaweed fertiliser form spring through summer will assist with good foliage growth.
Water well through the active growing season and cut back on water during winter. Never allow the soil to become soggy, and allow the soil to dry a little between waterings.
Repotting will be required after a few years. Wait until the plant and its root system have filled the pot. You will then need to pot the plant up. At this time some of the offsets can be removed to propagate more plants.
Chameadorea sefritzii – Bamboo Palm Information
Height – To 6m over time, usually around 3m when grown in containers.
Spread – Upright, however clump forming
Growth Rate – Medium
Soil – Well drained humus rich
Light – Good filtered light. Foliage will fade in bright light.
Temperature – To 10°C and best in areas protected from the heat of the afternoon.
Drought tolerant – Yes for short periods.
Chameadorea sefritzii or Bamboo Palm is available for sale from the following participating growers
THE PALM PLACE NURSERY
685 Mickleham Rd, GreenVale,Vic 3059
Grass trees, palms, ferns, bromeliads, cycads, cordylines, yucca, bannanas, birds of paradise, succulents, dracaenas, ponytails, for all gardens sizes from small to large landscaped gardens. Advanced Date Palms available.
www.palmnursery.com.au/index.htm
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