Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
- Native to:
- Belize, Guam, 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:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
banana moth (Opogona sacchari)
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