Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Arecaceae · Houseplant
A Victorian favorite that still tops the list: soft green fronds, pet safe, and content in the low light of an interior room.
- · Let the top inch dry between waterings.
- · Keep out of direct sun.
- · Wipe fronds to keep them dust free.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Houseplant
- Mature size: 2-6 ft tall · 1-3 ft wide
- Bloom season: Inconspicuous · Yellow
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Indoors year-round
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Standard potting mix
- Growth rate: Slow
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