Parlor Palm

Description Light/Soil/Water Hardiness Chamaedorea Elegans, Neanthe Bella Palm or Parlour Palm, a plant species of the Arecaceae family, is a great gift for plant lovers because it has bright green, shiny and lanceolate leaves with small yellow flowers borne on a branched stem. Parlor palm is a slow grower and can take years to reach full height (2 to 6 feet indoors and 6 to 16 feet outdoors). This is an evergreen houseplant palm with an air-purifying and toxin-removing effect. Its tiny yellow flowers are borne in terminal panicles, usually in the spring. The Neanthe Bella Palm, with its graceful fronds and vibrant green color, is considered a lucky plant in Feng Shui. Its upward-growing nature symbolizes growth, prosperity, and positive energy flow. Placing a Bella Palm in your home can attract good fortune, improve air quality, and create a sense of harmony and tranquility.  Neanthe Bella Palms can be grown in different indoor lighting conditions, but it prefers medium to bright light (north or west-facing window) with ample airflow. Avoid harsh direct sunlight. This plant needs soil that is lightly moist. Water when the top 1” - 2” inches of the soil are dry to the touch, likely once a week. Overwatering can cause root rot, while too dry soil can make the leaves brown and crispy. This plant needs well-drained, porous potting soil and does not tolerate soil that retains water. Choose a mix soil for houseplants. This plant thrives in temperatures of 65°F-80°F. Do not let it in a spot where the temperature can drop below 50°F. This plant should be fertilized once during the growing season (spring/summer) with diluted houseplant fertilizer. Parlour Palm is considered non-toxic and safe for pets. USDA Zone 10b-11 USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)