The Bamboo Palm is the next plant on our list for NASA’s “Air Purifying Plants for Homes and Offices”. We’ve already talked about the Areca Palm and the Lady Palm, so let’s go on to the Bamboo Palm!
This wonderful plant, Chamaedorea seifrizii, will grow indoors to about 4-6 feet. It is also known as the Reed Palm, should you come across that label.
You can purchase one from a garden center or if you have a friend who has one, beg for a piece with some roots attached, and put it in a pot filled with potting soil.
Since this palm grows in the jungle (it’s natural habitat) it will flourish in partial shade. If it’s put in direct sunlight it will NOT do well. It is often grown in a corner where it is “sheltered” and has room to grow. It should be watered when it gets dry. They love showers! If it’s small enough, you can put it in the sink and give it a shower with the sprayer. “In the sink” is also a great way to keep it watered. Just plunge the pot into a few inches of standing water and let it sit there soaking up water for about 20 minutes. At the end of that time, you can drain the sink and let the plant drain a bit for 10 minutes or so before putting it back in it’s permanent location. Or if you’re going to the grocery store or other errand, just put it in the sink and forget about it until you get back. It will not take more water than it wants. You just want to be sure it gets enough to begin with, and is allowed to drain.
Should the leaves turn brown, they can be cut off right at the base. Check out this website on the Chamaedorea seifrizii to read some more about it’s care.
There is one caution about this palm. Occasionally it produces little berries. These berries are extremely toxic. If they appear, it would be good to remove them before they get into trouble with children or pets!
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