Parlour Palm
Chamaedorea spp.
Also known as
Chamaedorea
Starr 080117-2235 Chamaedorea elegans by Forest & Kim Starr (CC BY 3.0)
Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
13b
USDA zone
18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 1.5m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
10 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Parlour Palm Overview
The genus Chamaedorea contains approximately 104 rhizomatous, evergreen palms typically grown for their foliage. Originally from tropical and subtropical areas in the Americas, this genus consists of small palm species with thin stems and large, highly divided foliage, forming many leaflets which fan out attractively. They are an extremely popular houseplant due to their leafy appearance and tolerance of low light levels, having evolved as understory plants in rainforests. Flowers are small and discrete, coloured yellow, borne on long inflorescences and leading onto orange or red drupe fruits.
Common problems with Parlour Palm
How to propagate Parlour Palm
Seed
Special features of Parlour Palm
Attractive leaves
This plant is valued for its pinnate leaves, which resemble a fish's tail.
Indoor plant
Pot plant
Other uses of Parlour Palm
Grown for their leaves and overall appearance.
