Is my Chamaedorea Radicalis almost ready for direct sunlight?

[Dwarf Fan]

My new Chamaedorea Radicalis (Trunking variety) is currently transitioning from San Diego green house life to Coastal Texas sunshine by receiving dappled sunlight for the last 3 weeks under a temporary shade I rigged up. I was planning on leaving it up for at least a month. I had to go out of town for 6 days (my Lady was left detailed watering instructions) and I am thrilled to report that all my Palms (in ground as well as my Bands, 1 G, 3 G & 5 G pot container ranch) were all green and growing vigorously upon my return home. Especially my  Chamaedorea Radicalis… 😃

[Dwarf Fan]

Almost to midday first day no sun shade and looking great! 👍 

[Dwarf Fan]

Day 2 the main spear frond is opening up and not taking sun damage!

[OC2Texaspalmlvr]

How much sun will this palm get now ? I have way more shaded spots for palms then full sun so I have been tempted to try them in it haha 

T J 

[amh]

Chamaedorea radicalis appears to a very resilient species, I have tortured mine all summer in full sun, with only a little yellowing. 

I've had about 20 days over 110F this summer and about 100 days above 100F, if these plants can survive my winters, they will thrive in any southern state.

On 9/12/2023 at 11:10 PM, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

How much sun will this palm get now ? I have way more shaded spots for palms then full sun so I have been tempted to try them in it haha 

T J 

Chamaedorea radicalis does fine in shady areas.

[Dwarf Fan]

On 9/12/2023 at 11:10 PM, OC2Texaspalmlvr said:

How much sun will this palm get now ? I have way more shaded spots for palms then full sun so I have been tempted to try them in it haha 

T J 

Below are before and after pics of the new spot it is still tucked close to my West facing fence giving it protection from the rising sun. It will now have more direct midday sun, but I moved it back to where my roofline will take the brunt of the blazing afternoon sun and it will just receive ambient sunlight from about 2pm to sunset.

My next biggest issue is wind tolerance green house life has made the fronds VERY delicate I have had them snap in half in high winds while moving them out in the open even after almost a month of acclimating! It may have to stay crutched by the Bamboo and fence for a while after sun acclimating to strengthen enough to withstand the high winds that the Gulf brings every year!

19 hours ago, amh said:

Chamaedorea radicalis appears to a very resilient species, I have tortured mine all summer in full sun, with only a little yellowing. 

I've had about 20 days over 110F this summer and about 100 days above 100F, if these plants can survive my winters, they will thrive in any southern state.

Chamaedorea radicalis does fine in shady areas.

Sounds like the sun or the shade ultimately won’t be the my biggest problem with my new Chamaedorea radicalis I will keep this thread updated on my wind tolerance situation. I don’t think most people have the constant high winds that we here on North Padre Island have to deal with,  but if I can get over that final hurdle I should be in the clear to go in ground by spring… hopefully! 
 

First pic taken Wednesday morning second pic Thursday afternoon (I did everything myself).

Left to Right

Washingtonia filibusta Mexican Fan Palm

Thrinax radiata Florida Thatch Palm

Arundinaria gigantea River Cane

Bambusa malingensis Seabreeze Bamboo

Chamaedorea radicalis Mexican Parlor Palm

Arenga engleri Dwarf Sugar Palm

Bambusa malingensis Seabreeze Bamboo

Arundinaria gigantea River Cane

Salvia rosmarinus Rosemary 

[Xerarch]

@Dwarf Fan where did you get that arenga? That’s nice to see someone have around here. 

[Dwarf Fan]

4 hours ago, Xerarch said:

@Dwarf Fan where did you get that arenga? That’s nice to see someone have around here. 

PM sent.

[amh]

On 9/15/2023 at 9:38 AM, Dwarf Fan said:

Sounds like the sun or the shade ultimately won’t be the my biggest problem with my new Chamaedorea radicalis I will keep this thread updated on my wind tolerance situation. I don’t think most people have the constant high winds that we here on North Padre Island have to deal with,  but if I can get over that final hurdle I should be in the clear to go in ground by spring… hopefully! 

I haven't tested mine for winds, but a thunderstorm or cold front will easily produce tropical storm wind speeds.