Another common palm but exciting for me

[Pip]

Yesterday while the weather was still warm and relatively sunny (autumn rains have begun today) I found that the Chamaedorea seifrizii I planted out as tiny seedlings 20 years ago in a very dark corner of the garden have been flowering for some time.

The neighbouring garden used to have huge trees that cast shade now they have been removed, although still very sheltered there is now much more light.

A close up of the seed.

The little harvest.

I thought I'd try and sprout these just for fun, but on closer inspection the seed was shriveled up they didn't look viable at all. I'll have to watch for the next lot.

[gyuseppe]

Chamaedorea are dioecious plants,for the production of seeds, plants of both sexes,

[Pal Meir]

Yes, that’s the matter. When your Chamaedorea is blooming again, you have to ask somebody for sending male flowers to you, so you surely will have succes and many little Chamaedorea children.

[Monòver]

Now i have male flowers, but you are in Australia.

I think is a big problem, jajaja.

[Pip]

Well that explains the empty looking seeds. I'll just put that idea on hold indefinitely I would prefer to try other Chamaedorea species anyway.