- Botanical name: Chamaedorea elegans
- Common name: Parlour palm
- Family: Arecaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant, Evergreen
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
The parlour palm, Chamaedorea elegans, is a popular houseplant grown for its attractive light green fronds. On NASA’s list of 50 Indoor plants that clean the air, it’s fantastic for filtering and purifying stagnant air, and is a popular choice for growing in the work place. Tiny yellow flowers occasionally appear from spring to autumn, followed by small black fruit.
Chamaedorea elegans is found growing in the wild in Mexico and Guatemala. For best results, grow in houseplant compost in a bright spot, shaded from full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and feed monthly. During winter, keep the compost on the dry side. Repot pot-bound plants in spring.
How to grow Chamaedorea elegans
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Plant size
1.8m height
90cm spread
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does flower in December |
Chamaedorea elegans and wildlife
Chamaedorea elegans has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Chamaedorea elegans poisonous?
Chamaedorea elegans has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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