How to grow and care for Chamaedorea elegans
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Chamaedorea elegans, Neanthe bella palm
Chamaedorea elegans 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
21C° ~25C°
Every 10 days
Water
How to water Chamaedorea elegans
How often should I water?
check Chamaedorea elegans Every 10 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Chamaedorea elegans need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Chamaedorea elegans likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Chamaedorea elegans at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Chamaedorea elegans prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Chamaedorea elegans is a member of Arecaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Chamaedorea |
| Species | Chamaedorea elegans |
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