- Please plan delivery and receiving accordingly.
- Freezing temperatures can cause damage.
- Move the plant indoors during freezing weather to ensure continued blooming and thriving.
Description
A parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is a popular, easy-to-care-for houseplant known for its dainty, tropical-looking fronds on slender stalks, thriving in low to bright indirect light, and being non-toxic to pets, making it a favored choice for beginners and homes with animals. Native to Mexico and Central America, this slow-growing palm tolerates low light and average humidity, helping to purify indoor air, and symbolizes elegance, hence its name.
It became incredibly popular during the Victorian era and was a staple decoration in the "parlor," the most formal room in a home, where it thrived in the dim, cool conditions, showcasing the owner's wealth and taste for exotic plants.
Key Characteristics:
- Appearance: Clumping growth with thin trunks and light-textured, feathery fronds; slow-growing, reaching 2-6 feet indoors.
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low-light conditions well.
- Watering: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid overwatering, which can cause yellow leaves.
- Humidity: Appreciates higher humidity but adapts to average household levels; misting or pebble trays can help.
- Temperature: Ideal range is 65-80°F (18-27°C); protect from cold drafts.
- Pet-Friendly: Considered non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Why It's Popular
- Low Maintenance: Very forgiving and ideal for new plant owners.
- Air Purifying: Helps remove common indoor air pollutants.
- Versatile: Fits well in offices, living rooms, and other indoor spaces.
Cold Zone Awareness
Plant care
Caring for plants involves providing the right amount of light and water, ensuring proper soil and drainage, and performing regular maintenance like pruning and fertilizing.
For more information go to Plant Care
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
For information on plant toxicity visit the the following website Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants at ASPCA
This guide provides an estimate of pot and plant sizes, but the actual size of the plant you receive may vary.
POT SIZE: 2"
- Plant size: 2-4"
- Pot top: ~2"
- Pot height: ~1.5 to 2.3"
POT SIZE: 3"
- Plant size: 2-6"
- Pot top: ~3"
- Pot height: ~2.5 to 3.15"
POT SIZE: 4"
- Plant size: 5-10"
- Pot top: ~4"
- Pot height: ~3.2 to 3.5"
POT SIZE: 6"
- Plant size: 8-16"
- Pot top: ~6"
- Pot height: ~4 to 5.5"
POT SIZE: 8"
- Plant size: 12-24"
- Pot top: ~8"
- Pot height: ~6 to 7.5"
POT SIZE: 10"
- Plant size: 16-36"
- Pot top: ~9.2-10"
- Pot height: ~6.9 to 8"
