Parlour Palm

Also known as Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm

Native to dense rainforest understories from southern Mexico into Guatemala, this slow-growing dwarf palm thrives in deep shade beneath towering tree canopies. Slender, bamboo-like green stems produce elegant arching fronds with delicate pinnate leaflets, while mature plants send up branched stalks of tiny bead-like yellow flowers. Its remarkable tolerance for dim light and dry indoor air made it a staple of Victorian drawing rooms, anchoring a global popularity that continues today.