{"product_id":"chamaedorea-elegans","title":"Chamaedorea elegans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea elegans\u003c\/em\u003e, the parlour palm, is a small, single-stemmed feather palm of the rainforest understorey in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. A slender green cane rarely much over 2 m tall carries a few arching leaves with narrow, dark green leaflets, and it often flowers while still tiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tolerance of dim light, dry indoor air and crowded roots has made it one of the most widely grown palms in the world. The seed trade still uses its old name, \u003cem\u003eNeanthe bella\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e usually up to about 2 m; 1.5–2.4 m at most in cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, keeping its compact shape for many years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e shade to heavily filtered light; direct sun scorches the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e evenly moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e reliable to about 0 °C; brief frosts to about −2 °C damage the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \/ outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e an outstanding house plant; outdoors in shady, frost-free spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of direct sun and water whenever the surface begins to dry, never letting it stand in water. It copes with low light and air-conditioning but looks its best in bright, indirect light. Indoor specimens have lived 40–50 years. Watch for spider mites in dry rooms. Avoid potting mixes containing superphosphate, which can brown the leaf tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Palmpedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse-grown by us in Almeirim, Portugal, and supplied in 15 L to 35 L pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmpedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720285290670,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7877\/2398\/files\/6870_Chamaedorea-elegans_01_c04998c1-707a-4dd3-acfa-b6fad1cbd31e.jpg?v=1792614576","url":"https:\/\/shop.palmetum.com\/products\/chamaedorea-elegans","provider":"Palmpedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}