General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: Clump forming to 2 feet.
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Dioecious

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Common names
  • Cat Palm
  • Cataract Palm
  • Cascade Palm
  • Mexican Hat Palm

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-03-15
This photo shows the clump forming base of the Cat Palm; all stem
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-10-19
Clump forming stems
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-01-17

Date: September 9, 2009
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-03-15
A clump forming Cat Palm that was removed from it's broken pot; t

photo credit: Krzysztof Ziarnek
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-01-17

Date: July 2008
Location: Opp, AL
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2015-11-01
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2015-11-01
Location: BG La Conception Malaga
Date: 2015-03-25

Date: 2010-01-11
photo credit: Dkbeta232

photo credit: Forest & Kim Starr
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2016-08-25
Location: all photos from my gardens
Date: 2021-09-07
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-09-23
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-04-30

Date: September 2009
Uploaded by hawkarica
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Comments:
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Oct 8, 2011 1:22 PM concerning plant:
    Native to the rain forests of Mexico and Central America, the Cat palm is a slow growing, clump forming palm tree that prefers high humidity and bright light but no direct sun, which will burn the foliage.

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