The Plant: An elegant foliage plant, the Parlour Palm has
slender stems with narrow waving leaves of deep glossy green.
Occasionally creamy sprays of flowers and tiny white ‘beads’ of
fruit appear.Its needs: Avoid direct sun but provide Chamaedorea with good
light. A rich potting mix with additional ‘crocks’ at the base of the
pot to aid good drainage. Warm, indoor conditions are most suitable, no
extra humidity required. Avoid sudden drop in temperature as this may
cause leaf discolouration.
Care: The Parlour Palm dislikes its roots standing in water, but
equally dislikes drying out, so keep a close eye on it regarding
watering, especially in hot dry summer months. Reduce water during
winter. Keep out of draughts. Prone to red spider mite, mealy bugs and
leaf scale pest, so check underside of leaves if plant is looking sorry
for itself!
Good for: An upright, airy foliage plant. Stands alone, or can be
planted with other indoor plants for display. Small Parlour Palm plants
make cute gifts, and, if re-potted, soon grow. Timelessly elegant.
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