Chamaedorea elegans – Parlour Palm | Ceramic Pot – 20-30cm

Chamaedorea elegans-Parlour Palm | Ceramic Pot – 20-30cm

COMMON NAME: Parlour Palm

The Parlour Palm or Chamaedorea was popular with the Victorians and remains a firm favourite. Updated as a hydroculture version it is an elegant plant, easy to look after, with excellent air purifying qualities. They are undemanding in terms of light, water, temperature, humidity and feed, making them perfect for those of us that like low-maintenance room-mates.

Chamaedorea elegans has bright green leaves on slender, arching stems. The leaves are pinnate, meaning it has feathered leaflets arranged on either side of the stem. With the Parlour Palm, these leaflets form opposite pairs and there can be as many as 40 leaflets on each leaf. Small yellow flowers appear on mature plants if they have sufficient light. Chamaedorea elegans also has the Latin name Neanthe bella. Its common names are Parlour Palm and Dwarf Mountain Palm

Light: Shade tolerant. Brighter, indirect sunlight will encourage flowering.

Water: Water when the water meter has been on minimum for 2-3 days.

Temperature: Average household temperatures above 18°C. Needs a minimum of 10°C in winter and at night.

Humidity: Can tolerate some dry, indoor air, but does better with a little extra humidity and will appreciate the occasional misting with lukewarm water, which will also help keep the leaves free of dust. Brown leaf tips are an indication that the plant is not getting enough humidity.

Feed: Add a hydroculture liquid feed every 2 to 3 waterings during spring/summer.

Air Purifying: This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

NOTE: Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.