Parlor Palm Houseplants How To Care For A Parlor Palm Plant

Parlor Palm

General Care.
Sunlight. Thrives in medium to bright indirect light and can tolerate low indirect light. ...
Water. Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. ...
Humidity. Normal to higher humidity.
Temperature. Average home temperature of 65°F-75°F or warmer up to 85°F. ...
Size. ...
Common Problems. ...
Precautions.

How do you care for a Parlour Palm indoors?
Why are the leaves on my Parlour Palm turning brown?
How often should I water a parlor palm?
Where should I put my parlor palm?
Do parlor palms like to be misted?
How do you keep a Parlour Palm healthy?
How do you bring a parlor palm back to life?
Should I cut off Brown palm leaves?
Why is my parlor palm crispy?
Can Parlour palms grow in low light?
When should I repot my parlor palm?
How can I make my parlor palm grow faster?

How do you care for a Parlour Palm indoors?

How To Care For A Parlor Palm: To keep your Parlor Palm healthy and thriving, grow in rich, well-drained soil and water when the top several inches become dry. Create above average humidity, fertilize every three to four weeks, maintain indoor temperatures of 65°F to 80°F and situate in bright, indirect light.

Why are the leaves on my Parlour Palm turning brown?

The most common reason why Parlor Palms get brown tips is stress from improper lighting or watering. Other reasons include overfertilization, temperature stress, water quality problems, repotting, or pests. New, unblemished leaves will restore the plant's appearance once the issue is corrected.

How often should I water a parlor palm?

Like many palms, parlor palms are sensitive to overwatering and cannot tolerate being waterlogged or sitting in a saturated potting mix. Ideally, keep moisture at an even level. Err on the side of slightly too dry rather than overwatering. Water when the top 1 inch of the soil feels dry.

Where should I put my parlor palm?

Parlor palm houseplants prefer low light and may actually suffer in direct sunlight, so there's no need to place them in your brightest windows. They do like a little bit of light, and will do best by a window that receives some early morning or late afternoon light.

Do parlor palms like to be misted?

Your Parlor Palm will appreciate extra humidity, especially in the winter. Mist 3-4 times a week, this will also discourage spider mites from attacking your plant since the misting helps keep the plant free of dust.

How do you keep a Parlour Palm healthy?

The key to having a glorious Parlor Palm thrive, is to water it thoroughly and then allow it to dry a bit. Do not overwater it! In the winter months, water it less frequently because it takes longer to dry out. Most plants show you a sign something is off, whether it be water, sunlight or pruning.

How do you bring a parlor palm back to life?

Remedy - If underwatered, remove the plant from its decorative pot and give a good shower in the sink. Regularly mist to increase moisture levels. If overwatered, aerate the soil, or simply hold off until the plant dries out a bit until the next watering. If it is very damaged, you may need to repot.

Should I cut off Brown palm leaves?

Palms replace their leaves throughout the growing season. ... Cut leaves that are entirely brown or yellow at the base – near the stem or at the soil. Be sure not to tug the leaves, as this can damage healthy parts of the plant. If only part of the leaf is brown or yellow, remove only the affected area.

Why is my parlor palm crispy?

Parlor plams (Chamaedorea elegans) are plants that thrive in low-light, so exposure to bright light sources can scorch the leaves. Lack of moisture can also cause brown leaf tips in a parlor palm. ... You will need to use a very light fertizer solution if you do it every time you water.

Can Parlour palms grow in low light?

Indoors as a houseplant, parlor palm grows well in bright filtered light, like what you'd get at a south- or west-facing window with a sheer curtain. But this adaptable plant also tolerates low light and can thrive in spaces with east- or north-facing windows.

When should I repot my parlor palm?

Potting and Repotting Parlor Palm

You should only repot once the roots have filled the container completely. Once your plant is in an eight-inch pot, it's a good idea to simply top-dress (gently remove the top inch or two of soil and then add fresh soil) rather than repot.

How can I make my parlor palm grow faster?

The parlor palm grows slightly faster when given more access to sunlight. The palm's fronds are thin and graceful, growing out in emerald green arches that are able to support their own weight.