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Description

Your guests are still unwinding their scarves when they spot it. A large cat palm fills the corner of the entryway, with dozens of slim stems rising from one pot into soft, feathery fronds. All at once, the hallway feels lived-in.

Chamaedorea cataractarum grows as a trunkless clump, so it stays full right down to the soil. As floor plants go, it's also pet-friendly, which suits homes with cats and dogs as well as busy offices.

Care

Is a cat palm a good indoor plant?

Among indoor palm plants, cat palms are one of the easiest to grow, according to Clemson University's extension service. They're happy at normal room temperatures and grow slowly, so a large cat palm keeps its shape for years.

Do cat palms prefer sun or shade?

Cat palms thrive in bright light indoors, so a spot near a window suits them well. In the wild, they grow in light shade along stream banks. They can handle some direct sun, as long as their soil stays moist.

How often should a cat palm be watered?

Cat palms like soil that stays evenly moist, without ever turning soggy. Water yours whenever the surface feels dry to the touch. Afterward, empty the saucer, so the roots never sit in water. Checking the soil beats a set schedule.

Are cat palms high maintenance?

Cat palm care comes down to bright light and evenly moist soil. Feed yours two or three times in spring and summer, and that's about it. A palm this easygoing is a good match for busy homes and offices.

How do I trim a cat palm?

Cat palms need very little trimming. Snip off an old frond only once it's dried out completely, close to where it meets the stem. Leave any green fronds right where they are, because they're still feeding the plant.

How tall do cat palms grow?

Our large cat palm stands 3.5 to 5 feet (1.1 to 1.5 m) tall when it arrives. Exact height varies from plant to plant. Chamaedorea cataractarum grows up to 6.5 feet (2 m) tall in the wild.

Pet-friendly?

Is a cat palm safe for cats and dogs?

Cat palms are among the pet-friendly indoor plants in our range, so they're a good fit for homes with cats and dogs. Still, it's best to stop pets from chewing on the fronds, as you would with any houseplant.

Factoids

What's the difference between a cat palm and an areca palm?

Cat palms and areca palms both grow as clumps of stems, but you can tell them apart at a glance. Areca palms have yellow-orange stalks. Cat palms keep green stems, with fronds that start low, close to the soil.

How fast does a cat palm grow?

Cat palms grow slowly, so they'll stay a good fit for their corner for years. That makes a cat palm indoor plant easy to plan around. Buying a large one gets you a full, grown-up plant from the start.

Can I put my cat palm outside?

Cat palms can happily spend the summer outdoors in a shady spot on a patio or balcony. Most houseplant palms need temperatures above 45°F (7°C), so bring yours back inside well before fall nights get that cold.

Where does the cat palm come from?

Chamaedorea cataractarum comes from southern Mexico, where it grows wild along the edges of streams. Its species name is a nod to that wild home, referring to the wet rocks and waterfalls found along the water's edge.

Buy a large cat palm

Book a free video shopping call and we'll turn each palm slowly in front of the camera. Then you can see how full the stems are before you choose. We deliver across NYC and NJ, and we're always here with advice once it's home.