Cat Palm (Chamaedorea cataractarum) – Tropical, Lush & Pet-Friendly

The Cat Palm is one of the most beautiful indoor palms you can own — tropical, fresh, and instantly uplifting. Native to Mexico’s forest floors, it adapts extremely well to indoor living and thrives in bright, indirect light.

With its soft, slender, arching fronds and naturally full growth habit, this palm adds a calm, exotic feel to any home or office. It’s completely non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it the perfect choice for pet-friendly spaces.

Why We Love the Cat Palm

PET-FRIENDLY TROPICAL VIBRANCY

Safe for cats and dogs while adding lush, jungle-style greenery.

LOW-MAINTENANCE BEAUTY

A forgiving palm that stays full, green, and fresh with simple weekly care.

INDIRECT-LIGHT EXPERT

Thrives in bright, indirect light — ideal for offices, living rooms, reception areas, and shaded corners.

STATEMENT SIZE

These palms grow big and impressive, with fronds that flare out beautifully, giving a truly exotic look. They are one of our team’s favourite palms — gorgeous, calm, and elegant.

Expert Care Guidelines

Watering: Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.
Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid long hours of harsh direct sun.
Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity; mist occasionally or place on a pebble tray.
Maintenance: Dust the fronds, trim brown tips if needed, and remove flowers if they appear (optional and harmless).

Ideal Places for Your Cat Palm

• Living rooms and offices – fills corners beautifully with soft tropical texture.

• Bathrooms and kitchens – enjoys the extra humidity but still copes well with normal indoor air.

• Pet-friendly homes – safe and stylish.

• Gifts – a statement plant with a calming, premium feel.

Plant & Pot Options

Full Combo (as pictured): Cat Palm paired with our premium Eris Planter (43 × 43 × 68 cm).
Plant-Only: Perfect if you already have a pot at home. Approx. 1.5–1.7 m tall.
Eris Planter Width: Approx. 38 cm internal width.