Palm
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Varieties We Carry
StandardChamaedorea seifrizii
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$29.95
3 galFrom$54.95
7 galFrom$135.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightPart Shade, Full Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size8-10 feet × 3-6 feet
About Bamboo Palm
Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii) is a slender, clustering palm native to Mexico and Central America, producing reed-like canes topped with elegant, arching pinnate fronds of narrow dark green leaflets. A popular indoor and shade-tolerant landscape palm, it is valued for its fine-textured, tropical appearance and adaptability to low light. Starting at $29.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
Care essentials
Light
Bamboo Palm is one of the most shade-tolerant palms available, thriving in part shade to full shade in NE Florida. It is ideal under large tree canopies or on the north/east side of structures; avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the fronds.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow the top inch to dry slightly between waterings. In NE Florida, established plants tolerate brief dry spells but perform best with regular moisture. Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot in Florida's high-rainfall summers.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-draining, humus-rich soil amended with compost; tolerates Florida sandy soils when mulched. Apply a palm-specific slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 8-2-12 with micronutrients) three times yearly per UF/IFAS palm fertilization guidelines to prevent magnesium and potassium deficiencies common in Florida.
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Common questions
Is Bamboo Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bamboo Palm is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 8-10 feet × 3-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.