08/01/2026
🌴 Table Palm – Full Information
Common Name:
Table Palm, Neanthe Bella Palm, Mini Palm
Botanical Name:
Chamaedorea elegans
Family:
Arecaceae (Palm family)
Plant Type:
Evergreen indoor decorative palm
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🌿 Plant Description
Table Palm is a small, elegant palm with soft green feathery leaves.
It grows slowly and looks very beautiful on tables, desks, offices, and home corners.
It is one of the best indoor air-purifying plants and very easy to maintain.
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☀️ Light Requirement
• Bright indirect sunlight
• Can tolerate low light
• Avoid direct harsh sunlight
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💧 Watering
• Water when top soil becomes slightly dry
• 2–3 times per week in summer
• 1–2 times per week in winter
• Do not overwater (root rot risk)
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🌡️ Temperature & Climate
• Ideal Temperature: 18°C – 30°C
• Likes warm and humid climate
• Protect from cold winds and frost
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🪴 Soil
• Well-drained fertile soil
• Best mix: Garden soil + cocopeat + sand + compost
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🌱 Growth & Size
• Height: 1 to 3 feet (indoor)
• Slow growing plant
• Long life plant (10+ years)
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🌬️ Air Purifying Benefits
• Removes toxins like benzene, formaldehyde
• Increases oxygen
• Improves indoor air quality
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🐛 Common Problems
• Yellow leaves → Overwatering
• Brown tips → Low humidity or underwatering
• Pests: Mealybugs, spider mites (rare)
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✨ Uses
• Home decoration
• Office desk plant
• Table centerpiece
• Balcony & indoor corners
• Best gift plant
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🌼 Fertilizer
• Once every 30–40 days
• Use liquid organic fertilizer or vermicompost