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Parlor palm
Scientific name: Chamaedorea elegans
Family Arecaceae · Genus Chamaedorea
HouseplantsGujarat / bagicha priority
Care snapshot
Compact indoor palm that tolerates lower light than many tropical plants. Use well-draining soil, water when the upper soil starts drying, and avoid harsh afternoon sun. Suitable for many indoor settings.
Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.
Growing details
- Season
- Year-round indoors
- Common pests
- Spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs
- Common diseases
- Root rot, leaf spot
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