Chamaedorea elegans

Parlor Palm

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Compact, elegant palm native to Mexico and Guatemala, featuring delicate fronds on slender stems.
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Plant Details

Common Name Parlor Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Chamaedorea
Species Elegans
Origin Mexico / Guatemala
Blooming Rarely indoors, small yellow flowers on mature plants
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat moss or coco coir, pH slightly acidic to neutral

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Watering

Keep soil lightly moist, water when top inch is dry, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers low to medium indirect light, avoid direct sun exposure which scorches leaves

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season only

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Pruning

Remove brown or damaged fronds at the base of the stem to maintain appearance

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 81°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 3000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
20 – 150
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
500 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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