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PARLOUR PALMS 
Caring for your Mixed Foliage
  • Keep your Parlour Palm in a position where it will receive bright filtered light. Close to a window is best. A little direct sunlight in the morning is OK, but try to avoid direct afternoon sun which can make the foliage pale.
  • Water the plant thoroughly once per week or as required. Water less often in winter.
  • If the plant has been left dry for an extended period, revive it by soaking the whole pot in a container of water for 10 minutes or so.
  • Feed in spring and late summer/autumn with a slow release fertiliser. In addition, soak the potting mix with a liquid fertiliser once a month to keep the plant in top condition.
A truly delightful miniature palm that's perfect for indoors

Parlour Palms (Chamaedorea elegans) have been a favourite plant for indoor decoration for centuries. Even today, with its soft fern-like fronds and ease of care they are still a terrific plant for modern interiors. Parlour Palms are very compact so they are perfect for displaying on a desk or coffee table – it is sometimes called the table top palm.  While very hardy and well suited for indoor growing, you can also enjoy your Parlour Palm in a bush-house or shady garden position

Did you know? Chamaedorea elegans was widely grown in the 19th century and used extensively to beautify many a Victorian "parlour' hence the name Parlour Palm.