Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
- Native to:
- Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Chamaedorea
- Species:
- Chamaedorea elegans
- USDA Symbol:
- CHEL5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
banana moth (Opogona sacchari)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers shaded understory conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–180 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; seeds lose viability quickly. Requires warm temperatures (75-85°F) and consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI