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