Parlor palm care

Chamaedorea elegans needs medium light. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Chamaedorea elegans
Other names: Neanthe bella palm, Good luck palm
Light: Medium light. Put it in low to medium indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun.
Soil check: Every 6 to 10 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a light potting soil with perlite. Make sure the pot drains well.

Brown tips come from dry air or salts in the water. Use rainwater and mist or group plants.
Small webs and speckled leaves mean spider mites. Wipe the leaves and rinse the plant.
Yellow fronds often mean too much water. Let the top 3 cm of soil dry.

Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.