Parlour palm
Chamaedorea elegans · Parlour palms · Palm family
Also known as: Neanthe Bella Palm · Good Luck Palm · Bamboo Palm
Easy60–120cmPet-friendlyEdible
Parlour palm care at a glance
Parlour palm (Chamaedorea elegans) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 20–27 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 20–27 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Parlour palm
Possible pests on Parlour palm include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Thrips. A common disease is Root rot. Parlour palm is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Thrips Medium
Disease
- Root rot High
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Frequently asked questions about Parlour palm
- Which pests affect Parlour palm?
- Possible pests on Parlour palm include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Thrips.
- Which diseases affect Parlour palm?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Parlour palm toxic to cats and dogs?
- Parlour palm is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Parlour palm need?
- Parlour palm has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Parlour palm need?
- Parlour palm prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Parlour palm frost-hardy?
- Parlour palm is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 13 °C.
- Can you eat Parlour palm?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.