parlor palm
An American common name for Chamaedorea elegans, a small, slow-growing palm native to the rainforests of southern Mexico and Guatemala that has become one of the most popular houseplants worldwide.
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An American common name for Chamaedorea elegans, a small, slow-growing palm native to the rainforests of southern Mexico and Guatemala that has become one of the most popular houseplants worldwide. Typically grown indoors due to its tolerance of low light, low humidity, and indoor conditions, the parlor palm was especially fashionable in Victorian parlors and drawing rooms — hence the name. It remains a bestselling houseplant and is widely available in garden centers and home décor stores.
She placed a parlor palm in the corner of the living room to bring some greenery inside without worrying about sunlight.
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(US) A small palm tree often grown indoors.
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