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Parlor PalmBotanical Name: Chamaedorea elegans A popular house plant and easy to care for. Parlor Palm has elegant, green leaflets on arching fronds. Given enough light, a mature plant may produce sprays of small yellow flowers on tall stalks above the foliage. Although this palm will tolerate dry indoor air, it will be healthier with higher humidity. I mist mine a few times a week with room-temperature water. Misting also keeps its leaves clean and helps to prevent spider mites that love to attack this plant.
This is one of the few palms that grows well in low light. Its tolerance for lack of light and low humidity make it an ideal office plant. 
Origin: Mexico Height: Slow-growing. Fully mature plants may reach 3-4 ft (90 cm - 1.2 m). Light: Low light to moderately bright light. If leaves are yellowish-green, it may be getting too much sun. Water: Keep soil lightly moist. Provide good drainage. Humidity: Mist the foliage regularly to increase humidity. Temperature: Normal to warm room temperatures 65-80°F, 18-27°C Soil: 2 parts peat moss-based potting mix and 1 part sharp sand. Fertilizer: Needs more fertilizer than most palms. Feed monthly in spring and summer with slow-release fertilizer granules. Propagation: Seeds Go to House Plants Home Page. |
Green Thumb Tips:
Brown leaf tips can be caused by too little water or tap water that contains fluoride. Increase water gradually, if too dry. Use distilled or rain water. Pale leaves may indicate it's suffering from iron deficiency. You can revive it quickly with a foliar fertilizer spray that includes iron. Buying Tip: You'll commonly find this plant labeled as Neanthe bella. Slow-growing, they're usually sold as young plants around 1 ft (30 cm) tall. Ideal for dish gardens and terrariums because they'll stay small for years and won't crowd other plants.  Breathe EasierParlor Palm is one of the top rated house plants for removing toxins such as formaldehyde and ammonia from indoor air. |
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