Glaucous Parlour Palm

Glaucous parlour palm is a tall, slender Mexican palm with an open crown of long, upright to arching fronds. Its fine foliage is best seen against a sheltered, shaded backdrop; the mature size suits a spacious conservatory or tropical landscape better than a tabletop pot. [Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria describes the species’ form and shade needs.](https://hortflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/taxon/adad2e18-5340-11e7-b82b-005056b0018f) ## Identification and form Kew recognizes *Chamaedorea glaucifolia* as an accepted species in Arecaceae, native to Chiapas, Mexico, in a wet tropical biome. Fronds may reach 1–2 m and form a relatively sparse crown. The fine leaflets occur in several ranks and carry a pale, powdery bloom that gives the foliage its glaucous appearance. [Kew’s Plants of the World Online profile confirms the accepted name and range.](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54879-2) ## Siting Provide shade and room for the long fronds. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria suggests group planting as a landscape use. Choose a humid, sheltered setting and protect this tropical palm from cold, dry exposure. ## Maintenance Keep the root zone evenly moist but freely drained, and avoid prolonged waterlogging. Remove only fully spent fronds. Check soil moisture regularly, since warm indoor air and outdoor humidity can change how quickly the root zone dries. ## Maintenance