Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is a compact, single trunk palm, native to the rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala. It attains heights of 4 to 6 feet in bright, semi-shady, moist locations. As the lower fronds die and fall off, the attractive green stem comes into view.

The Parlor Palm is a popular houseplant, often sold as a group of seedlings or small plants, close together in the container. It is a slow-growing palm and more drought tolerant than other varieties. Although the Parlor Palm prefers the bright light and medium humidity levels of rainforest conditions, it seems to adapt very well to the lower light and lower humidity situations found in homes and offices. The plant should be kept away from direct sun, which will burn the foliage. Although the flowers are not very interesting, if the plant is provided with enough bright light, it may produce a panicle of yellow flowers in the spring.

Reply to this comment