Parlor palm is perfect for growing as a potted plant at home; four tips to help you grow it lush and full of branches and leaves

1. Light: Parlor palm likes partial shade and should be kept out of direct sunlight during hot seasons. When grown indoors, it is best placed near a north or east window or in another spot with bright, indirect light. If it is kept in a spot with insufficient light for a long time, the plant will become thin and lanky. Under blazing sun, its leaf color will fade or turn yellow, and scorched leaves and black spots will appear, causing it to lose its ornamental value.

2. Watering: Parlor palm likes water, but the principle is to keep it moist rather than dry; just keep the potting soil consistently moist. During the growing season, keep the soil moist; during the dormant period, wait until two-thirds of the potting soil has dried out before watering again. In addition, parlor palm likes high air humidity. If the air is too dry, the leaf tips will turn brown. Therefore, during dry periods such as autumn, take measures such as frequently misting the leaves to raise the air humidity around the plant.

3. Temperature: Parlor palm likes warmth. The optimal temperature for general growth is 20-30°C; in winter, the indoor temperature should be between 12-14°C, and the lowest temperature must not fall below 10°C.

4. Fertilizing: It does not have high fertilizer requirements. Generally, apply liquid fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season, and apply only a little fertilizer or none at all in late autumn and winter. Repot once every 2-3 years in spring.