{"title":"Parlour and Bamboo Palms (Chamaedorea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eParlour palms are Chamaedorea, small understorey palms from the rainforests of Mexico and Central America. They evolved in deep shade, which is why they cope with indoor light that defeats most other palms. The group includes the single stemmed Parlour Palm, the taller clumping Bamboo Palm and the lush, trunkless Cascade Palm. All are slow, graceful and easy to live with. Choose by the height you want and by how much moisture you can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a parlour palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/parlour-palm-chamaedorea-elegans\"\u003eParlour Palm\u003c\/a\u003e, Chamaedorea elegans, is the classic indoor palm. It has a slender single stem and soft, arching fronds, and it usually stays between 1 and 2 metres indoors after many years. It is commonly grown with several plants in one pot for a fuller look, and it tolerates lower light than the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bamboo-palm-tree-chamaedorea-seifrizii\"\u003eBamboo Palm Tree\u003c\/a\u003e, Chamaedorea seifrizii, forms a clump of thin, ringed canes like bamboo and reaches 2 to 3 metres. Choose it where you want height, for example to screen a corner or soften a tall wall. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cascade-palm-chamaedorea-atrovirens\"\u003eCascade Palm\u003c\/a\u003e is a trunkless, clumping palm with dense dark green fronds. It comes from stream banks and likes more moisture than the rest. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hooperiana-palm-chamaedorea-hooperiana\"\u003eHooperiana Palm\u003c\/a\u003e is a clumping Chamaedorea for shaded gardens and big pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere parlour palms work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, place them in bright indirect light to low light: near a south or east facing window, back from a northern one, or in a well lit office. Direct sun through glass bleaches and burns the fronds. Keep them away from heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors they need full shade and shelter from wind. They grow in the ground in frost free subtropical and tropical gardens, under trees or on the shaded side of a house, and on covered patios in warm temperate areas. Frost damages them, so in cooler climates keep them as indoor plants. Browse more options among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003elow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse a good quality potting mix that drains freely, in a pot with drainage holes. These palms have fine roots and are content to be slightly pot bound, so repot only every two or three years, in spring, into a container one size larger. Do not divide a pot of Parlour Palms: the stems are separate plants and resent root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, plant in spring or early summer into soil improved with compost. Space Bamboo Palms about a metre apart for a soft screen and Cascade Palms 80 centimetres to a metre apart for a massed understorey. Mulch well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry, and empty the saucer afterwards. Keep the mix evenly moist in the warm months and drier in winter, when growth slows. The Cascade Palm is the exception and should not be allowed to dry out. Feed with a diluted liquid fertiliser or a light dose of slow release fertiliser in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrown leaf tips are usually caused by dry air or by salts in tap water building up in the pot. Flush the pot thoroughly with water every few months, use rainwater if you can, and trim only the brown tip. Remove whole fronds once they have yellowed completely. Watch for spider mite and mealybug in warm, dry rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a parlour palm live in low light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is among the most shade tolerant indoor palms, though it grows faster and fuller in bright indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does a parlour palm get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 1 to 2 metres indoors, over many years. Bamboo Palm grows taller, to 2 or 3 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the tips of my palm turning brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air, irregular watering or a build up of salts from tap water and fertiliser. Flush the pot and keep watering even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan parlour palms grow outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in full shade in frost free subtropical and tropical gardens, or in a pot on a sheltered patio.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bamboo-palm-tree-chamaedorea-seifrizii","title":"Bamboo Palm Tree - Chamaedorea seifrizii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBamboo Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea seifrizii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm to reach for when you need soft green screening in shade, indoors or out. It grows as a clump of slender, bamboo like canes to about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, each cane carrying feathery deep green fronds from top to bottom. It is listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, one of the safest ways to green a home or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamaedorea palms are non toxic to cats and dogs, so a curious chewer is an annoyance rather than an emergency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most screening plants demand sun. This one builds a soft green wall in bright shade, even under a patio roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim, clumping habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes rise in a tight cluster about 1.5m wide, so it screens without swallowing a narrow bed or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in Australian conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humidity barely mark it, so it stays fresh through northern summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no shaping. Remove a spent frond occasionally and it carries on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most reliable indoor palms in the country. Bright, indirect light near a window keeps it furnishing a corner from floor to head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a shaded spot suits it perfectly, and potted plants shift under cover where winters turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy in frost free gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense clumping screen along a fence or around an outdoor room; the clumps knit together while each keeps its full skirt of fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bamboo Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, dappled or open shade outdoors; hot direct sun scorches the fronds. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and is frost tender, so cooler zones should keep it potted and under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in containers, or garden soil opened up with compost. The roots will not tolerate sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warm months, letting the top few centimetres dry between waterings indoors, and ease right off in winter. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent fronds at the base. If an old cane loses condition, cut it out at ground level and new canes replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bamboo Palm in 125mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and as single established plants in 300mm and 400mm pots. The packs are the economical route to a screen, while the singles bring useful height on day one. A few bruised fronds in transit are normal and soon grow out; give a new plant a fortnight to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cascade-palm-chamaedorea-atrovirens\"\u003eCompare the Cascade Palm for deeper shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Chamaedorea species are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which is why this palm appears on most pet safe plant lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. The clumps fill the gaps within a few seasons, giving a soft screen at head height and rising to about 3m in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips turning brown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, inconsistent watering or salts from tap water. Water deeply until it drains, empty the saucer, and trim the browned tips with scissors. The palm recovers quickly once the routine is steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that comes under cover for winter. It is frost tender, so in cool climates treat it as an indoor or patio plant rather than a garden shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100292202815,"sku":"CHA-SEI-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49546463609151,"sku":"CHA-SEI-200MM-P6","price":366.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50441008808255,"sku":"CHA-SEI-300MM","price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44228746772799,"sku":"CHA-SEI-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100292170047,"sku":"CHA-SEI-100L","price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bamboo-Palm-Tree-Chamaedorea-seifrizii.png?v=1794661596"},{"product_id":"cascade-palm-chamaedorea-atrovirens","title":"Cascade Palm - Chamaedorea atrovirens","description":"\u003cp\u003eCascade Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea atrovirens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm for the soft, layered look: a clumping habit, arching deep green fronds and a finished size of only about 2m tall by 1.5m wide. It thrives in the shade that defeats most palms, indoors or out, and because it is not toxic to cats or dogs it is one of the safest ways to bring a tropical feel into a home with pets. You may also see it sold as Cat Palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors or dappled shade outside suits it perfectly, so it fills the dim corners other plants abandon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which is rarer than it should be among popular indoor palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true small space palm.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m it delivers the tropical layer under taller trees or a ceiling without outgrowing the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, so the low spot that stays soggy after rain is genuine cascade palm territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell behaved roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, safe near paths, pools and plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the better palms for Australian living rooms: soft, full and tolerant of the light a metre or two back from a window. Keep it away from hot afternoon glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fronds give that resort layering around a pool, the clump never lifts pavers, and dropped fronds are light work compared with larger palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense screen about head height in a shaded side passage or under an established canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cascade Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the tropics and subtropics it grows happily outdoors in shade or morning sun. In warm temperate gardens choose a sheltered spot, because it tolerates only the lightest frost. In cooler parts of the country grow it as an indoor or covered patio plant and it will not know the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture holding soil with compost dug through. Unusually for a palm it copes with ground that stays damp, though pots still want an open, friable mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist through the warm months, and water indoor plants when the top few centimetres dry out. Feed with controlled release fertiliser in spring and midsummer. Browning tips usually mean dry air or missed waterings, not disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None beyond removing spent fronds at the base. The clump renews itself with fresh stems from the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascade Palm comes in 300mm and 400mm pots as established single plants, and in 140mm, 200mm and 250mm sizes as multi plant packs, the economical way to fill a shaded border or low screen. Bigger pots arrive full and lush; smaller sizes bush out quickly once planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms travel well, though a bent or marked frond in transit is normal and grows out. Give it a bright, sheltered fortnight to settle before repotting. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eAn essential guide to palm varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePoolside planting ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Cascade Palm safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it a sensible pick for households where pets sample the greenery. A determined chewer can still shred fronds, so position it with that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m tall and 1.5m wide as a mature clump, indoors or out. It gets fuller rather than taller with age, which is why it suits rooms and courtyards so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hot direct sun scorches the fronds yellow. Morning sun is the safe limit outdoors, and bright indirect light is ideal inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the lightest touch. In frost prone districts keep it in a pot under a verandah or indoors through winter, or give it a warm wall and overhead canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140132852031,"sku":"CHA-ATR-140MM-P10","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783504421183,"sku":"CHA-ATR-200MM-P6","price":308.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44967186923839,"sku":"CHA-ATR-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44967186956607,"sku":"CHA-ATR-400MM","price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cascade-Palm-Chamaedorea-atrovirens.jpg?v=1741858601"},{"product_id":"hooperiana-palm-chamaedorea-hooperiana","title":"Hooperiana Palm - Chamaedorea hooperiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eHooperiana Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea hooperiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is the clumping shade palm to reach for when a single trunked palm looks too stiff and bamboo would be too much. It reaches about 3m tall and suckers into a clump around 2m across, carrying fine arching fronds on slender green canes. It is pet friendly, low maintenance and equally at home in a pot indoors or a shaded courtyard bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps rather than poles up.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes come from the base, so the screen fills in at eye level instead of only overhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to pets, which rules out a lot of the alternatives for a family courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade is where it wants to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e An understorey palm from Mexico, so filtered light suits it better than open sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e No trunk cleaning and no seed mess, and it tolerates wind and humidity once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense screen along a shaded fence or between courtyards. The clump reaches about 2m across, so allow for that at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or wider pot holds one for years, and the clump stays narrow enough for a balcony corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window is ideal. It is one of the better indoor palms precisely because it never wanted direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hooperiana Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or part shade outdoors, with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. It takes light frost only, so in cooler southern gardens keep it in a pot under eaves or grow it inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining mix with plenty of organic matter through it. Mulch 50mm deep to hold moisture, kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist through the warm months without letting it sit wet, and ease off in winter. A slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the fronds deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only remove fronds once they have browned off, cutting them at the base of the stem. Never cut a growing tip, since each cane grows from a single point and will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes, 300mm and 400mm pots. Both are established plants rather than seedlings, usually with several canes already up and one or two suckers coming from the base, so you are buying presence from day one rather than a starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a month of settling before new fronds appear, and a slow, steady widening of the clump after that. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003epalms, ferns and tropical range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm varieties\u003c\/a\u003e to help you choose the right form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits a shaded bed in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This palm is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a sound choice for a house or courtyard with pets. Chewed fronds still look ragged, so a stand keeps it tidier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate. Expect a new frond every few weeks in warm weather and fresh canes from the base each season, reaching full height over about five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it screen a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will, at 1m spacing in a shaded or filtered light position. It is a soft, open screen rather than a solid wall, so use it to break a sightline rather than block one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given bright indirect light and a pot that drains. Turn it every few weeks so it grows evenly, and move it away from air conditioning vents that dry the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44967195279679,"sku":"CHA-HOO-300MM","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49618424037695,"sku":"CHA-HOO-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hooperiana-Palm-Chamaedorea-hooperiana.jpg?v=1741858602"},{"product_id":"parlour-palm-chamaedorea-elegans","title":"Parlour Palm - Chamaedorea elegans","description":"\u003cp\u003eParlour Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea elegans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small, slender, clumping palm for the shady spots where most plants sulk. Potted it reaches about 2m tall and 1m to 1.5m wide, slightly taller in the garden, with fine arching fronds and a gentle weeping habit. It is one of the most popular indoor palms in the world and is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in shade or part shade, which makes it useful under trees, on a shaded verandah or in a dim room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth keeps it in scale for years, so a pot does not turn into a repotting chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant fronds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, slightly weeping leaves give a soft, lush look without the bulk of a larger palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits pots, indoor gardens and shaded tropical beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Parlour palm is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in a bright room out of direct sun, in potting compost and a pot with drainage. Its slender shape suits corners, hallways and beside a sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart to form a loose, layered clump beneath taller trees. In the ground it grows slightly taller than in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on verandahs, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in a shaded, sheltered spot, and move it under cover if frost is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Parlour Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or part shade, out of hot direct sun. This palm comes from Mexico and likes warmth, so protect it from frost. Grow it outdoors in tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens, and in a pot indoors or under cover elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained garden soil outdoors, or potting compost for indoor growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep the soil moist during dry periods. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid fertiliser regularly through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning is needed beyond cutting off fronds that brown or die back at the base. Repot every 2 to 3 years to keep the soil fresh and full of nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Parlour Palm as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and as single plants in 300mm pots. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Parlour palms grow slowly, so the larger pots are the choice for presence now, while tubes are the economical way to fill a shaded bed if you are patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes from our grower and is not always in stock. When it shows as on backorder, the grower has none right now, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003ePalm trees for gardens and pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eGuide to palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Parlour Palm grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is why it stays manageable in a pot for years. The larger pot sizes save time if you want a good-sized plant sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a shady, frost free position in tropical, subtropical and mild warm temperate gardens. In cooler places keep it in a pot and bring it inside when the nights turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, uneven watering or hot direct sun. Move it out of the sun, keep the soil evenly moist and trim the brown tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a common choice for family homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790234911039,"sku":"CHA-ELE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790234976575,"sku":"CHA-ELE-140MM-P10","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790235009343,"sku":"CHA-ELE-200MM-P6","price":338.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790235042111,"sku":"CHA-ELE-300MM","price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/parlour-palm-chamaedorea-elegans.jpg?v=1792197104"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/parlour-palm-chamaedorea-elegans.jpg?v=1794696431","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/parlour-palms.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}