Cat Palm (Cataract Palm): Finicky Lookalike of Areca and Kentia Palms

About Cat Palm

Chamaedorea cataractarum. Resembles areca and kentia. Indoors 4–6 ft. Glossy dark green leaves on thin shoots.

Some consider toxic—keep away from pets/children.

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