Parlor palm (Chamaedorea nubium)
Care, watering, light and tips for Parlor palm on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Arecaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 15–40 °C
About Parlor palm
Chamaedorea nubium, also known as the Cloud Palm, is a small to medium-sized palm native to the cloud forests of Central America. It is characterized by its elegant, slender stems and dark green pinnate leaves, giving it a delicate and tropical appearance. It is ideal for indoors, shaded patios, or tropical gardens where a touch of lushness is desired without taking up much space.
Native range
Mexico and Central America
Care tips
This palm prefers bright indirect light or partial shade; direct sunlight can scorch its delicate leaves. It requires consistent watering to keep the substrate moist, but not waterlogged; reduce frequency in winter. Use a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. A common mistake is insufficient ambient humidity, which can lead to dry leaf tips, so regular misting is recommended.
How to save a dying Parlor palm
- Warning signs
- Brown, dry leaf tips, yellowing lower leaves, stunted or slow growth.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water thoroughly. If waterlogged, repot. Increase humidity.
- What kills it
- Inconsistent watering, dry air, intense direct sunlight, and low temperatures.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted. It's quite resilient.