General description: This indoor palm tree has very unique dark metallic blue-green leaves that are shaped like fishtails and smooth, slender, dark green trunks. The Miniature Fishtail palm produces beautiful yellow-orange flowers and small black fruits. This indoor palm tree looks amazing when several plants are placed together. 

Scientific name: Chamaedorea Metallica

Family: Arecaceae

Genus: Chamaedorea

Origin: Mexico

Other names: Metallic palm

Maintenance: Low

Light requirements: Medium bright light or filtered light.

Water requirements: The soil should be moist, but not wet. Allow the soil dry out between watering. 

Humidity: Not important

Soil conditions: Well-drained soils.

Pests and diseases: Spider mites

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