Parlor Palm
Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans (Mart.) Liebm. ex Oersted
Synonym: Chamaedorea deppeana, Chamaedorea elegantissima, Chamaedorea helleriana, Chamaedorea humilis, Chamaedorea lindeniana, Chamaedorea martiana, Chamaedorea pulchella, Collinia elegans, Collinia humilis, Neanthe bella, Neanthe elegans
Family: Arecaceae
Sunset®: 16,17,22-27
USDA: 9b
Frost Tolerance: 25°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade, burn easily in direct sun light
Origin: Southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize
Growth Habits: Small solitary palmtree, growing very slowly up to 8 feet (2.4 m), much smaller as a house plant; trunk ringed with old leaf scars, 0.4 to 1 inch in diameter (1-2.5 cm); dark green pinnate leaves, with 22 to 40 leaflets, up to 8 inches long (20 cm), 0.8 inch wide (2 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water, regular shower helps fighting red spiders
Propagation: Easy from fresh seeds, keep moist and warm
A very common indoor palmtree, it is resistant to low humidity and shade. Plant in group for nicer show.
Fruiting Habits:
round fruit, black when ripe, 0.25 inch in diameter (6 mm), with round seed.
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