Ernest August’s Palm – Understory Fishtail Palm – Live Plant in a 10 Inch Pot – Chamaedorea Ernesti Augusti – Rare Ornamental Palms from Florida

This Chamaedorea from rainforests between southern Mexico and Honduras has large, bifid leaves reaching to 60 cm (24 in.) long by 30 cm (12 in.) wide, giving it a unique and special appearance. As an easy-care and low-light-tolerant plant, it is suitable for home, conservatory, or as an understorey palm in the warm temperate to tropical garden. Chamaedorea ernesti-augusti is easily recognizable and unlikely to be mistaken for any other palm. Its larger bifid leaves make a bold statement in groups or as a single. It is equally effective as a attention getting palm in the garden or as a container plant. It is widely cultivated and usually easy to find in the specialty nurseries. There are several variations and sizes of the leaves, with the largest and most sought after being the form originating from Belize and northeastern Guatemala. Warm, sheltered and moist. The cold tolerance on this Palm is about 30 deg F. However the maximum height of this palm is only 6 feet tall, making it perfectly suited for a potted specimen that can be moved indoors if necessary during the cool winter months. Potted specimens respond well to patio conditions due to the constant fresh air. Trees kept indoors tend to get less air circulation.