Chamaedorea benziei

*Chamaedorea benziei* Hodel is an accepted palm in the family Arecaceae, native to Chiapas in southeastern Mexico. Kew describes it as a shrub of the wet tropical biome and records its publication in 1992 ([Kew species account](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302567-2)). ## Habitat and form The documented range points to a warm, sheltered growing environment, though the cited taxonomic source does not give a garden size or a specific light or watering schedule. Its status as a shrub distinguishes its growth form from a tree-like landscape palm, but mature dimensions should be checked against local horticultural guidance. ## Maintenance Keep the plant in a frost-protected setting where it can be observed and cared for through the year. Confirm local guidance for soil moisture and light before planting outdoors; its tropical origin does not establish a precise hardiness zone or exposure requirement.