Repotting. I got one in a mixed planter a while ago, and kept it for some years, doing the in and out thing (despite Will's advice tee hee) it was a few stems the tallest up to 2 feet or so, and it did bloom. Soil and pots. Parlor palms tend to be relatively cheap, and considering their longevity, the initial price of the plant is often negligible. They also mean that you should avoid repotting it for as long as you can. Occasionally add an all-purpose fertilizer, but only in spring and summer. Keep in mind that parlor palms, like many palms, are fairly shallow rooted. If the potting media dissolves or becomes spongy, repot it to avert root rotting. Select a new planting container for the potted palm. When needed, repot in a container that is 2 or 3 inches larger in diameter than the previous container. How to Care for a Parlor Palm . If you do repot, make sure the mix has great drainage. Repotting. Choose a pot with good drainage because palms doesn’t like to sit in water. When repotting Parlor Palms, loosen any roots that have become matted and dense either by lightly slicing through the roots or gently pulling them apart by hand. I inherited this parlour palm from a friend about 5 years ago and it's done very well so far. Because of their weak root system and slow growth, transplanting a parlor palm should be done carefully. As far as potting mixes go, I do like to use a very well-draining potting mix for parlor palm and you can get everything easily on Amazon. To check, lift the plant from its pot to take peek at the roots every few months. Choose a heavy container that will support the weight of the palm and make it approximately 4 to 6 inches larger across than the current container. You should repot only when necessary. Messages: 4 Likes Received: 0 Location: Wellington, New Zealand. Remember how the parlor palm’s delicate roots made it easy to overwater this plant? Need some help/tips with repotting parlour palm - Chamaedorea elegans. Once the stems are anything longer than 2 feet in length, you should only repot it every second or third year. REPOTTING. Shop Our Current Availability: Once revived, your palm will push out new growth. A Parlor Palm often develops brown tips after repotting. Repot a palm tree when necessary to keep these attractive tropical trees lush and vibrant in your indoor or outdoor growing area. Wash your palms to the shower or sink every few weeks to keep the foliage clean and pest free. Try and avoid using extra deep pots when you do repot. Parlor Palms aren’t fussy about soil, so regular indoor potting mix should suffice. If you’ve recently repotted and suspect this is the issue, all you can do is give the plant good care while it recovers. Plan to repot parlor palm when roots begin circling the exterior of the root ball. I've separated group-planted Cham metallica and all palms survived. The plant’s root system is rather small and weak, so it’s easily damaged. 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