Necklace Palm
Scientific Name: Chamaedorea geonomiformis H. Wendl.
Synonym: Chamaedorea fenestrata, Chamaedorea humilis, Chamaedorea tenella, Nunnezharia geonomiformis, Nunnezharia tenella
Family: Arecaceae
Sunset®: 16,17,22-25
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: 30°F (-1°C)
Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade, burn easily in direct sun light
Origin: Central America, from southern Mexico to Costa Rica, on the Caribbean side
Growth Habits: Solitary thin palmtree, 5 to 7 feet tall (1.5-2.1 m); stem 0.2 to 0.4 inch in diameter (5-10 mm); 5 to 10 undivided leaves,6 to 12 inches long (15-30 cm), 4 to 6 inches wide (10-15 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water, keep the soil moist, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds
Fruiting Habits:
Globose, bluish black fruit, up to 0.32 to 0.5 inch in diameter (0.8-1.2 cm), with persistent petals
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