Cat Palm Live Plant – Chamaedorea cataractarum, Size #1

The Cat Palm (Chamaedorea cataractarum), also known as the Cascade Palm, is a tropical evergreen palm valued for its lush green fronds and dense, fountain-like growth habit. Unlike single-trunk palms, it forms a clump of graceful foliage that brings a tropical appearance to shaded patios, indoor plant displays, and suitable garden landscapes.

This perennial palm grows best in bright, indirect light indoors or partial shade outdoors. It prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil and generally performs well in warm, humid environments. Cat Palm is suitable for container growing and shaded tropical garden settings, provided its moisture and light requirements are met.

The seller identifies this plant as Size #1. The exact shipping height, pot dimensions, and whether the plant ships in its nursery container have not been specified. Please confirm these details with the seller before publishing.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Common name: Cat Palm, Cascade Palm

• Botanical name: Chamaedorea cataractarum

• Plant type: Tropical evergreen clumping palm

• Plant size designation: Size #1, as stated by the seller

• Foliage: Green, graceful, feather-like fronds

• Growth habit: Dense, fountain-like clump without a traditional single trunk

• Sunlight: Bright indirect light indoors; partial shade outdoors

• Watering: Regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil

• Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive, well-draining growing medium

• USDA hardiness zones: 9B–11, according to the supplied product details

• Suitable uses: Indoor containers, shaded patios, and tropical gardens

• Shipping height and pot size: Not specified; confirm with the seller

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Cat Palm plant, based on the supplied listing

• Growing medium and container details not specified

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

• Common Name: Cat Palm, Cascade Palm

• Scientific Name: Chamaedorea cataractarum

• Plant Type: Evergreen tropical palm

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified

• Sunlight: Bright indirect light indoors; partial shade outdoors

• Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil

• Water: Regular; prefers consistently moist soil

• USDA Zone: 9B–11, according to seller-provided information

• Color: Green

• Growth Habit: Clumping, fountain-like

• Climate: Tropical, subtropical, humid subtropical

• Growth Rate: Moderate, according to supplied details

• Size Designation: #1

• Pot Size: Not specified

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Country of Origin: United States, according to the seller

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Cat Palm?

The supplied listing identifies USDA zones 9B–11 as suitable for outdoor growing. In cooler climates, Cat Palm can be grown indoors or protected from cold temperatures.

2. How much sunlight does Cat Palm need?

Cat Palm generally prefers bright, indirect light indoors and partial shade outdoors. Protect it from intense direct sunlight.

3. How often should Cat Palm be watered?

It prefers consistently moist soil and has low drought tolerance. Water regularly while ensuring excess water can drain away.

4. What is the growth habit of Cat Palm?

Cat Palm forms a dense clump of arching, feather-like green fronds rather than a traditional single trunk.

5. Can Cat Palm grow in a container?

Yes. Cat Palm is suitable for indoor containers and shaded patio planters when provided with adequate drainage, moisture, and suitable light.