How Tall Is a Bamboo Palm?
The bamboo palm, or Chamaedorea erumpens, is a small, container plant that is usually grown indoors or outdoors in tropical settings. Named for its bamboo-like, multiple trunks, bamboo palms have arching, pinnate fronds that require pruning to keep it shapely. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size
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Bamboo palms will reach a height of 4 to 12 feet and have a spread of 3 to 5 feet, according to the University of Florida Extension. The leaves of the bamboo palm grow 4 to 8 inches in length, while its fruit, which is round and fleshy, does not grow more than 1 inch in size.
Container Considerations
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Most bamboo palms are grown indoors due to their small stature, but container size still should be taken into consideration. Mother Earth News recommends using a planter that is at least 2 inches wider than the original pot, watering before and after transplantation, and re-potting to a larger container if the palm's soil starts to dry more frequently, the fronds easily turn brown or the height of the palm exceeds the balance-capacity of the pot.
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Spacing
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Space multiple bamboo palms at least 30 to 60 inches apart, which will provide adequate room for multiple tree growth.
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