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Troubleshooting Yellow Leaves on Cat Palm (Chamaedorea cataractarum)

New cat palm from Costco shows yellow lower leaves after one watering. Expert Darlene: needs very bright light (14 hrs fluorescent or direct sun by window), high humidity (humidifier or double saucer with water). Water when surface just dry. Cat palms are difficult indoors; bamboo palm is easier.

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