Parlor Palm

Basic Care

Indoor Air Benefits

Propagation

chamaedorea elegans

Wait until the soil has dried down about half the soil depth. When you water, thoroughly water the soil evenly making sure the soil and roots have all had a good drink. don’t place it in afternoon sun. Morning sun or bright filtered light is fine but the afternoon sun can bleach out the foliage.

A good remover of ammonia, formaldehyde, benzene, toluene and trichloroethylene from the atmosphere.

Seeds in the spring through at anytime. It is best to propagate seeds in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent the moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent light. Repot in its regular mix after it has been growing for a while. the plant can be divided but expect heavy die back of palm fronds and a slow recovery. Propagation is not recommended.