Chamaedorea oblongata " Wide Leaf" form

[NESH]

Hi Palmtalkers,

Chamaedorea is one of my favorite genus and well represented in my garden.  Today I wanted to share pics of a Chamaedorea oblongata that has exceptionally wider leafs than a few others that I am growing.  This particular palm looks its best durnig the coolers months and seems to appreciate the less intense winter sun.  It was planted as an overgrown 5 gallon, since it grew in a greenhouse most of its life, the truck turned blackish/brown from the direct sun which is quite hot in this spot during summer.  It has a interesting snaking habit and really cool large leaflets, especially for a Chamaedorea.

Enjoy!

Wide Leaf up close

Hard to photo entire palm but here is crown section

The palm starts at the base near the smaller rocks and snakes around

Edited December 4, 2015 by NESH

[_Keith]

Nesh, awesome looking palm.   I'd be proud of that one for sure.  Is there any info on its cold hardiness?

[NESH]

Thanks Keith, I really enjoy this species, it is really underrated palm in my opinion.  From what I have been able to find online they are tolerate up to 30f.  

Here are some pics of one that does not have the "wide leaf" but is a good looking palm regardless. This came from Joe Palma spring 2014 as a 5 gallon.

 

This one is in almost full shade, the leaflets have no burn at all.

The leaflets are similar to Dypsis lanceolata and very broad

 

 

[Pando]

That is one healthy looking palm! The trunk is crazy though, snaking its way through the garden.

[NESH]

Thanks Pando.  I really like when Chamaedorea snake like this, its actually relatively common in certain species.

Shot of the crown, super shiny leafs, they almost appear wet

 

 

 

Edited December 7, 2015 by NESH

[redbeard917]

That's a flawless specimen. Nicely done. It does seem to have much rounder (as well as more glossy and crinkly) leaves than mine. I thought mine was happy until I saw your beauty! And yes, this species does seem to have postural issues.

[Josh-O]

I spotted that palm during the PSSC meeting at your place. It was a real eye catcher Jwad