How much sunlight does my Chamaedorea oblongata need?

Chamaedorea oblongata 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Chamaedorea oblongata like?

Chamaedorea oblongata 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Chamaedorea oblongata?

Chamaedorea oblongata 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!

Should I fertilize my Chamaedorea oblongata?

Chamaedorea oblongata 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!

Does Chamaedorea oblongata go dormant?

It’s common for Chamaedorea oblongata to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Chamaedorea oblongata native to?

Chamaedorea oblongata is native to Tropical and Subtropical Americas .

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Q: How often should I water my Chamaedorea oblongata?

Chamaedorea oblongata 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.

About Chamaedorea oblongata

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

Scientific name

Chamaedorea oblongata

Genus

Chamaedorea

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

How to care for Chamaedorea oblongata

Water

How often to water your Chamaedorea oblongata

Chamaedorea oblongata needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Diego, California.

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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

San Diego, California

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Growing Chamaedorea oblongata in San Diego right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in San Diego is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determi…

Sunlight will increase by 24.5% ☀️

January 27th, 2023

San Diego is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Diego is expected to increase by 24.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.7 megajoules of energy per …

Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, San Diego is getting an average of 9.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 7.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of da…

Light needs and placement for plant Chamaedorea oblongata: 3ft from a window

Chamaedorea oblongata may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Diego, California ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Chamaedorea oblongata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chamaedorea oblongata: repot after 2X growth

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 Chamaedorea oblongata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Chamaedorea oblongata

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 22nd, 2023

The growing potential in San Diego is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to rep…