Maya Palm

Maya palm is a clumping tropical understory palm with slender, bamboo-like stems and a crown of blue-green pinnate leaves. Its upright, multi-stem form suits a large container or a sheltered, shaded garden in warm climates. It can reach about 5 m outdoors, so allow room for mature height and a spreading clump. [Project Palm’s species profile describes its size, habit, foliage, and cultivation.](https://projectpalm.net/species/chamaedorea-hooperiana) ## Form and origin Kew accepts *Chamaedorea hooperiana* and records its native range in Veracruz, Mexico. Project Palm reports dark green slender stems with gray leaf-scar rings, a light green crownshaft, blue-green leaves, and orange ripe fruit. It describes the growth rate as slow to moderate and the habit as clustering. [Kew’s taxonomic profile](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304309-2) supports the species identity and origin. ## Siting and soil Grow in partial to full shade or filtered indirect light. Use a moisture-retentive but well-drained, organic potting mix; Project Palm recommends peaty media and acidic to neutral conditions. Give it a warm, sheltered position with enough vertical space. ## Maintenance Keep the soil moist, then let it dry slightly between waterings rather than leaving roots saturated. Feed occasionally during active growth. Project Palm reports minimum temperatures around 25–30°F and a warm-climate growing range; protect it from frost, especially in exposed or container settings. ## Maintenance