Chamaedorea elegans

Chamaedorea elegans, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

The Chamaedorea elegans is a member of the Palmae family and is commonly known as "dwarf mountain palm" or "parlor palm". Mexico is the native country for this lovely specimen which likes warm air, evenly moist soil and partial sun to shade. Clusters of fruit develop from flower spikes.