Chamaedorea elegans, Parlour Palm – Plant

Description

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Sunlight:

• Keep the plant in partial sunlight area.
• Also, keep the plant indoor condition where the 2 to 3 hours of sunlight is available, just avoid the darken area.

Soil:

• Use nutrient rich, well drained, well aerated, and porous potting mix.

Watering:

• Water a plant when the topsoil in pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch.
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
• Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

Application of Fertilizer:

• Apply fertilize a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.
• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots to the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.

Re-potting:

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.

Plant Protection:

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Chamaedorea Elegans Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Do not overwater suddenly, check the moisture in the soil first. If too dry, then apply water gradually.
• Keep the plant in indirect bright light. Gradually move it to more bright location.
• Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Chamaedorea Elegans Special Feature

Chamaedorae palm is an air purifier indoor plant.

Chamaedorea Elegans Uses