Chamaedorea elegans Mart. commonly called 'parlor palm' or 'neanthe bella palm', is a small, compact, usually single-trunked palm that is native to rainforests from southeastern Mexico to northern Guatemala. As a houseplant, this palm usually grows to 150cm tall and is particularly noted for its dense, attractive foliage, compact shape and easy maintenance. Handsome, arching, green pinnate leaves, with 12 or more pairs of narrow leaflets per leaf, lend a tropical flair to indoor locations.
It is easily grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils in filtered sun/part shade to shade. Avoid direct sun. Best growth occurs in moist shady location. In cooler climates, this palm is an extremely popular container plant for homes, offices or malls. Plants adapt very well to the limited light and controlled temperatures which are often present in indoor locations. Protect indoor plants from full sun and dry air (especially if moving containers outside for summer). Use a peaty, soil based potting mix. Best in bright filtered light. Keep soils uniformly moist and fertilize once per month during the growing season. Reduce water applications and stop fertilization in winter. Do not prune unless removing an entire frond or stem.
Genus name comes from the Greek words chamai meaning on the ground and dorea meaning a gift as the fruits are easily reached from the ground.Specific epithet means elegant.
Chamaedorea elegans
Chamaedorea elegans Mart. comes in following sizes:
baby (XS) - is ca. 25 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 7cm pot.
S - is ca. 45 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 12 cm pot.
M - is ca. 55 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 17cm pot.
L -i s ca. 70 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 21cm pot.
XL - is ca. 110 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 24cm pot.
