{"title":"Chamaedorea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe parlour palm (Chamaedorea elegans) has been grown as a houseplant since the Victorian era and remains one of the most popular indoor palms in the world. Native to the rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala, it produces elegant, arching fronds of dark green leaflets on slender stems, creating a graceful, tropical effect in any room. Compact, slow-growing, and genuinely tolerant of the lower light and drier air found in typical British homes, the parlour palm is one of the most reliable and rewarding houseplants you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Grow Tropicals we stock parlour palms and other Chamaedorea species in a range of sizes, all grown to our high standards and dispatched with care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chamaedorea-elegans","title":"Chamaedorea elegans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA houseplant since the Victorian era, and still earning its place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChamaedorea elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, the Parlour Palm, produces clusters of slender, upright stems topped with graceful, arching, pinnate fronds that give it the classic palm silhouette at a manageable indoor scale. It tolerates lower light levels better than almost any other palm, which is exactly why it has been a popular indoor plant for over 150 years. Slow-growing, compact, and unfussy, it adds a calm, green architectural presence to any room without demanding much in return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the rainforests of southern Mexico and Guatemala,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrows as an understorey palm beneath the forest canopy in warm, humid, low-light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and Substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/simply-houseplant-tropical-houseplant-potting-mix\"\u003eSimply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides a well-draining, peat-free blend that suits Parlour Palms well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrowTropicals","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":41639972831276,"sku":"CHAMELEG6","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9cm","offer_id":41640043479084,"sku":"CHAMELEG9","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":56571387314559,"sku":"CHAMELEG12","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":41640043511852,"sku":"CHAMELEG17","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/parlour.jpg?v=1774380906"},{"product_id":"chamaedorea-metallica","title":"Chamaedorea metallica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth pattern: \u003c\/b\u003eClump-forming, compact \u0026amp; bushy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen the top of the soil looks dry. Likes to stay moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Position: \u003c\/b\u003eNorth or east facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight: \u003c\/b\u003eMedium to bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity disclaimer: \u003c\/b\u003eThis plant will grow well outside of a terrarium or cabinet. However, all tropical plants thrive with higher humidity levels. To achieve this we suggest grouping plants together or putting them in a bathroom or kitchen which gets regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrowTropicals","offers":[{"title":"14cm","offer_id":41639992950828,"sku":"CHAMMETAL14","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/products\/chamaedorea-metallica-plants-growtropicals-776091.jpg?v=1663256808"},{"product_id":"chamaedorea-elegans-thin-lizzy","title":"Chamaedorea elegans 'Tiny Lizzy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChamaedorea elegans 'Tiny Lizzy', a dwarf cultivar of the popular parlour palm, is known for its compact growth and delicate, feathery fronds. This slow-growing palm is perfect for small spaces, as it maintains a manageable size and remains low-maintenance, making it ideal for indoor environments. Its thin, arching leaves grow in clusters, forming a dense, bushy appearance with a bright to dark green hue as they mature. New fronds typically emerge lighter in colour, gradually deepening to a richer green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is particularly well-suited for low-light areas and adds a tropical vibe without the need for frequent attention. Its air-purifying qualities further enhance its appeal as a houseplant. Due to its smaller stature and preference for indirect light, it thrives in homes, and offices where space is at a premium, while still being tolerant of typical indoor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChamaedorea elegans 'Tiny Lizzy' originates from the rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala. In the wild, it grows under the dense forest canopy, which is why it does well in low-light environments. Its natural habitat provides plenty of moisture and indirect sunlight, conditions that this cultivar can adapt to indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant prefers to be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, ensuring that the water drains well. Overwatering should be avoided as this can lead to root rot, but it’s essential to maintain a regular watering schedule to mimic its native humid environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Tiny Lizzy' thrives in low to medium, indirect light. Direct sunlight should be avoided as it can scorch the delicate leaves. However, it can adapt to lower light levels, making it ideal for dimmer rooms or areas away from windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate to high humidity is preferred, around 50-70%. It will also do well in a terrarium setting due to its compact size and humidity needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant does best in average household temperatures, ideally between 18-24°C. It is sensitive to cold draughts and should be kept away from windows or doors where temperatures may drop below 15°C. Maintaining stable indoor conditions will ensure healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrowTropicals","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":41648546381868,"sku":"CHAMELEGTINYLIZZ6","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/products\/In_Propagation_271c5406-002d-4a87-94eb-5ca6f534ad6b.png?v=1692557620"},{"product_id":"chamaedorea-verecunda","title":"Chamaedorea verecunda","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eChamaedorea verecunda is a small, solitary understorey palm from Panama, where it is known from cloud forest near the Continental Divide in the La Fortuna region of Chiriquí at around 1200 to 1400 m elevation. It is a simple-leaved species rather than the more familiar feather-leaved Chamaedorea types, and in habitat it grows in very wet forest, including forested ridges near small streams. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eChamaedorea verecunda has a slender stem, often somewhat decumbent, with grey-green leaves that are small, broad, obovate and deeply bifid, with lightly crenate to serrate margins toward the tips. Its flowers are yellow and nodding on simple spike-like inflorescences. For indoor growing in the UK, that combination of cloud-forest origin and delicate leaf structure points to humid, stable conditions, steady moisture, and bright filtered light without strong sun.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panama, specifically the La Fortuna region of Chiriquí in western Panama, in cloud forest near the Continental Divide at around 1200 to 1400 m elevation. It is a dwarf, simple-leaved palm with a slender stem, a solitary growth habit, and grey-green leaves that are broad, obovate and deeply bifid, with the outer margins becoming slightly crenate to serrate toward the apex. The flowers are yellow and produced on simple spikes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the compost evenly moist and do not let the root ball dry out fully. Let only the upper surface begin to dry slightly before watering again, then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain. Because this species comes from very wet cloud forest, it is likely to do better with consistent moisture in an airy palm mix than with repeated drying. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light is best. Place it near a bright window with softened light, or a little back from an east- or south-facing window behind a sheer curtain. Avoid prolonged direct midday or afternoon sun, which may mark or stress the leaves. This recommendation fits both its cloud-forest understorey habitat and general indoor guidance for Chamaedorea. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aim for 70% or above if possible. It should manage in slightly lower humidity for short periods, but dry heated air is unlikely to suit it for long, especially in winter. Because it is a small palm from very wet forest, it is a good candidate for a terrarium-style cabinet or other enclosed growing space while still compact. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in a warm room, ideally around 18 to 24°C, with a practical minimum of about 14 to 16°C. Avoid cold draughts and sudden drops in temperature. This is an indoor growing range inferred from its mid-elevation tropical cloud-forest origin and from general Chamaedorea temperature guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GrowTropicals","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":57165150257535,"sku":"PROPCHAMVERU9","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/vere.jpg?v=1774024103"}],"url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/parlour-palm.oembed","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}