Parlor palm
Chamaedorea elegans
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How to care
Chamaedorea elegans, commonly known as the Parlor Palm, is a popular indoor plant due to its elegant fronds and low maintenance requirements. It thrives in indirect light and can tolerate low light conditions, making it ideal for indoor environments. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot. This plant prefers a humid environment, so consider placing it in a bathroom or using a humidity tray.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Shade
Size
- Height
- 1.5 m – 2.5 m
- Spread
- 1 m – 1.5 m
- Years
- 10 – 20
Preferred soil
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Neutral
Propagation
Division
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10a
-1.1°C – 1.7°C
113
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- Green
- Yellow
Other names
- Neanthe bella palm
Taxonomy
- Order
- Arecales
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Chamaedorea