Learn All About Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) with our Guide
Parlour Palms (Chamaedorea) are native to rainforests from South-Eastern Mexico to Northern Guatemala. These compact Palms only reach about 3 feet high, making them the perfect option for someone who loves the look of the palm without it growing too large. Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) is a low maintenance plant that is also known to be a good air purifier.
Light |
Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) prefers bright indirect light out of the sun’s rays as this will scorch the delicate leaves. It can tolerate some low light. |
Watering |
Water your Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) once a week in the growing season (March -September) and less often in the Winter. |
Humidity |
Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) love humidity, so mist it frequently especially if it is located in a warmer room. |
Temperature |
Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) prefer temperatures between 18-24c. |
Fertilizer |
Feed your Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) monthly throughout the growing season (March-September). |
Toxicity |
Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) are non-toxic and can safely be kept alongside pets and small children. |
Additional Care Information |
Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) will require some maintenance as the older bottom leaves die off. |
Troubleshooting |
Brown leave tips on your Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) is due to lack of humidity. It will help if you give it a mist more often. Yellowing leaves is a natural process for the Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea) as the older leaves die off, however if it is widespread it may be a sign of underwatering. Water and mist more often. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.