Chamaedorea tuerckheimii

This species is found in the northern ranges of tropical moist forest, or rainforest on Atlantic slopes at 900-1500 m in elevation. This is one of the smallest palms known, ranging from 0.3 to 1 m tall. Simple rounded, small leaflets with "crinkle" surface, resembles a Ruffles potato chip.

Consistently moist soil, well drained position, protect from wind.

Similar plants:

• Chamaedorea cataractarum, Chamaedorea atrovirens (Cat palm, Cataract Palm, Cascade Palm)
• Chamaedorea elegans, Collinia elegans, Neanthe bella (Parlour Palm)
• Chamaedorea metallica (Parlor Palm, Miniature Fishtail Palm)
• Chamaedorea seifrizii, Chamaedorea erumpens (Bamboo Palm)
• Chamaedorea sp. (Chamaedorea)