Parlor Palm - House Plants To Like  

The Parlor Palm is probably one of the most available indoor plants today. You can find it in many garden centers. It is sometimes called by the scientific name “Chamaedora elegans”. Parlor palm is just one of those tropical plants that will blossom indoors. Compared to all indoor palms, the parlor palm is certainly the slowest growing.  

Small seedlings are often sold as terrarium plants and may take years to outgrow their allotted space. It is not surprising to see a plant only three feet high, but can be decades old!  It is known to bloom readily indoors, but the branching flower stems have some decorative effect.  

Parlor Palms do best with some filtered light, but direct sun isn't necessary. These plants are known to survive in shady areas and so they are a great choice for not just the home, but the office as well. 

It is best to buy one that is already grown and just give it some tender loving care. Try to keep the plant watered evenly. Make sure that the potting mix is always moist and allow any excess water to drain off. The plant is not finicky, so humidity will not be that important to this plant, making it a good choice for drier environments. 

Do not use much fertilizer on Parlor Palms. Only use a water-soluble organic fertilizer once a month during the spring, summer and fall. You really do not need any during the winter when the plant's growth will slow down. Watch out for white crust buildup on the pot, around drainage holes or on the soil surface, meaning the plant is likely receiving too much fertilizer.  You can flush thoroughly with water and keep the fertilizer away for a while. 

Do watch out for some pest problem. Mealy bugs and spider mites all enjoy making a home on Parlor Palms. Do a quick check at every watering, to ensure that you catch an infestation in its early stages, making it much easier to treat with known organic products. 

Parlor Palms are very slow growers. So shop for the size you need, not the size you think it will grow into.  If you desire a large plant, buy a large one, because small plants will remain small for an incredibly long time, taking over a decade to reach two or three feet tall. The plant will improve the look of your indoor garden definitely. 

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