This low growing palm has short prostrate stems that split near the base (rhizome-like) and forms a clump. The dark green fern-like upright fronds appear at ground level where flower spikes emerge with tiny yellow flowers in summer followed by small red fruit.   

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Chamaedorea cataractarum is naturally found in North America growing in Mexico in rainforests along watercourse margins in well drained organic rich moist soils that are regularly inundated from swollen creeks. 

It prefers a semi shaded position but tolerates full sun when mature with wind, frost and drought protection.

The Cascade Palm is grown for its leafy clumping habit. It is planted along water courses or around water features in tropical gardens and used as a understory tall ground cover. It is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is planted in ccourtyards or on roof gardens. ID 2301

Chamaedorea (kă-mia-DO-ree-a) cataractarum (kat-a-RAK-ta-rum)

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family