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About Cascade Palm
Did you know the genus name Chamaedorea comes from the Ancient Greek roots meaning "gift on the ground"? These small palms max out at 20ft/6m tall so their fruits were always easy to grab. They're native to the tropical Americas and these days they're commonly found as houseplants around the world!
Taxonomy
Chamaedorea atrovirens
Chamaedorea
Arecaceae
Arecales

How to care for Cascade Palm
How often to water your Cascade Palm

every 12
Cascade Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Cascade Palm in your home

a window
Cascade Palm may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cascade Palm in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cascade Palm

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cascade Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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#GregPoll: Which palm would be most resilient/adaptable to lower light + ambient indoor humidity conditions? Think easy and chill, if such a palm exists, lol. 🌴 The deets: I’m investigating indoor palm varieties after having terrible luck with TWO different parlor palms in the past. Curious what the #GregGang has to say about easy care palms… Which of the options below do you think I should try next? Cast your vote below! 🐝 Parlor Palm 🐞 Kentia Palm 🐛 Lady Palm 🦋 Cascade Palm #PalmPilots #PalmTree #KentiaPalm #LadyPalm #ParlorPalm #CascadePalm #EasyCareOnly #LowLightPlants #LowMaintenance #Vote
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Palm looking sad My palm doesn’t seem to be happy. The edges are drying / browning and it’s generally not as full and lush as it was. Any suggestions or ideas? I did give it some fertilizer recently, and have been watering less frequently.
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The leaves on my plant aren’t looking too good, and I don’t know why. Can someone please tell me what to do different? #ParlourPalm
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Taylor, approx. 17 yrs old is looking a little dry how can I help her? #ParlourPalm
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What’s going on? What do I do? #help #CatPalm
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Brown spots #ParlourPalm Hi all my palm seems to be dying. I cut off the dead leaves. What else can I do? Should I repot it?
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Re-evaluating my palm’s pot My parlour palm (Bella palm?) has been super happy in this pot since I bought it. The pot is glazed clay with drainage. I water about every 2.5-4 weeks (average is 3), let it soak and drain completely through before putting it back. I’ve given it new soil and fertilizer in lieu of 100% repotting in the past, but it looks like it may be getting cramped in this pot. Some leaves are getting yellow spots, others crispy tips, and others turning translucent. (Nervous to check the roots though because idk if I can get it back in after I take it out.) There aren’t any visible pests. It’s getting direct sun (filtered/shaded by another plant) around sunset in a west facing window and it’s been in the same spot over a year. These issues have slowly popped up this summer maybe in the last month. It still is pushing out new fronds pretty often. Since it’s the end of the growing season and my time to repot is weaning, should I bite the bullet and repot it? If so, would this white pot be a good option? (glazed clay, has drainage as well). #ParlourPalm #BellaPalm
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I went on vacation and I think I left it in too bright of sunlight. It’s greening up slightly but I’m worried the soil might be hydrophobic. Should I just keep watering and doing the normal things hoping it will come back, or is it a goner? #ParlourPalm
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My Cat Palm looks a little depressed. We just got her a week ago. Know what the problem could be? #help #droopingcatpalm #planthelp #CatPalm
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What pest is this? My palm is browning and I just found out its because of some kind of pest. Could someone identify it and tell me how to help my plant(s)?
Cascade Palm thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Cascade Palm may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
💨 Humidity
Cascade Palm doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Cascade Palm does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
💩 Fertilizer
Cascade Palm should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
❄️ Dormancy
It’s common for Cascade Palm to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
🌎 Native Region
Cascade Palm is native to Tropical and Subtropical Americas.
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Cascade Palm
Cascade Palm
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
