Chamaedorea elegans
kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh ELL-eh-ganz
Common Names: Parlour Palm, Bella Palm, Neanthe Palm, Good Luck Palm, Love Palm, Victorian Palm
Family: Arecaceae
Origin: Mexico to Guatemala
Growth: Clumping
Light: Low - medium
Foot Candles: 100 - 200
Water: Keep evenly moist
Humidity: 30%+
Temperature: 20°C - 30°C
Soil: Well draining potting mix
Container: Self-watering planter, living wall
Nutrients: 10-10-10 Monthly
Propagation: Seed or splitting
Interiorscape Use: Filler plant, living walls, employee personal plant
Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.
Common Issues: Root rot when sitting in water. Leaves may brown in direct sunlight or strong drafts.
Comments: The most common palm to be grown indoors. The plant got its common name from the Victorian era, where they could be found in almost every homes parlour. It is a naturally dwarfed species and tolerant of indoor conditions. Often confused with Bamboo and Areca palms, which grow much larger.
Toxicity: Safe.