{"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 sold out, 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/parlour-palm-chamaedorea-elegans","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}