Scientific name: chamaedorea elegans (elegant ground-gifts). Common names: parlour palm, neanthe bella palm, good luck palm, dwarf mountain palm. Origin: native to rainforests from southeastern mexico to northern guatemala. These easy-going shrubs have been popular houseplants since the era of the victorian parlour, from which it gets its common name, the parlour palm. Its fronds are indeed palm-like, as this plant is made up of a group of stems ending in a fountain of long, slim leaves. The parlour palm won't grow too quickly, and will cleanse your air as it does. Low-maintenance and producing lovely bright green leaves, this plant will reward your care with clean air and bright foliage! Light: likes bright, indirect light, but can also tolerate lower levels of light well; if it gets too much, it may start to look washed-out! Water: can withstand short droughts and partial neglect. Humidity: as a rainforest plant, your palm will appreciate high humidity; browning leaf tips probably me