Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)

$14.99

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Low light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Parlor Palm, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Parlor Palm

Light
Low to medium, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The parlor palm grows slender stems topped with soft, feathery fronds, a graceful palm in a size that fits real rooms. It has been a favorite indoor palm since Victorian parlors, which is how it got its name.

Unlike most palms it is comfortable in low to medium, indirect light, and direct sun can scorch it. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and let the pot drain. Brown frond tips usually point to dry air, so a spot near other plants or a little extra humidity helps.

It grows slowly, staying compact for years, so the small sizes work on a tabletop and the larger ones on the floor beside a chair.

The ASPCA lists the parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Parlor Palm

How much light does the Parlor Palm need?

Low to medium, indirect light.

How often should I water the Parlor Palm?

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Is the Parlor Palm toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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