parlor palm

American  

noun

1. a small palm, Chamaedorea elegans, native to Central America, having a reedlike stem and long, pointed leaflets, widely cultivated as a houseplant.

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Etymology

Origin of parlor palm

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“They grow more upright and don’t splay out like a majesty or parlor palm, so they’re great corner plants,” Perez-Blanco says.

From Washington Post

The parlor palm, which prefers bright, indirect light, is resilient enough to tolerate a few missed waterings.

From Washington Post

LB: - The Parlor Palm is one of the most popular plants prone to overwatering.

From Salon

If Dad’s taste is more Bohemian modern than traditional, the arched fronds of the Chamaedorea elegans, also known as a parlor palm or good luck palm, will add a relaxed tropical vibe to interiors.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s likely those conversations will involve the lineup of core plants that inundate the store: haworthia, echeveria, jade, bird's nest fern, staghorn fern, ZZ plant, snake plant, pothos, philodendron, alocasia, peperomia monstera, parlor palm, money tree and calathea.

From Los Angeles Times