Parlour Palm

A gentle parlour palm for family homes. Soft fronds that look at home on a bookshelf or in a child’s room, without asking for a sunny conservatory.

It softens a shelf the way a rug softens a floor. Keep the compost lightly moist, away from radiators, and enjoy the gentle fronds without the outdoor weather.

An easy houseplant for real homes

• Where it lives. Happiest on a bookshelf, child's room shelf or hallway.
• Light. Gentle light; soft shade is fine.
• Water. When the top of the compost feels dry. Tip away any water left in the saucer.
• Around the family. Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though no houseplant is a snack, so supervise curious toddlers and pets as you would with any pot plant.

Your questions answered

Is this a good houseplant for beginners?
Yes. It’s one of the more forgiving indoor plants we stock, and a gentle place to start if you’re new to growing in a flat.

What size should I choose?
Smaller pots suit windowsills, desks and shelves. Larger sizes make more of a statement on the floor or beside furniture. Sizes available: 12cm pot / about 40cm tall, 14cm pot / about 55cm tall, 17cm pot / about 65cm tall.

Do I need a grow light?
Not usually, if you can offer the light described above. In a very dark flat, a simple white plant light on a shelf can help through midwinter.

The details

A little green for a bookshelf, child's room shelf, chosen for real UK homes without a garden.