parlor palm

Parlor palms should be watered twice a week, using about 1/2 cup of water per pot. Make sure to water until the excess drips from the pot's drainage hole. Avoid over-watering as this can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Check the soil every week with your finger tips or a wooden skewer. If the skewer sticks further than 2 cm into the soil and feels dry, it is time to water.

Parlor palm requires bright, indirect sunlight for optimal growth and health. It thrives in windows that offer a few hours of direct sunlight during the morning or late afternoon but does not tolerate full-day exposure to direct sunlight. In general, parlor palm prefers 4 to 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day, spread out throughout the morning and/or evening.

Parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) should be pruned sparingly, only when necessary and when the plant has become too large for its desired space. Pruning should be done once every few months, in the early spring prior to regrowth. Pruning may also be done to adjust the shape or size of the plant and to remove dead or yellow foliage. For best results, it is recommended to use sharp, clean shears and to cut back to a point just above a leaf node. This will reduce the risk of injuring the plant.