"Paradise Palm" Care: Repotting and Feeding

Identification Issue

Owner has a "Paradise Palm" for 10+ years, thrives in dining room (no direct sun). Concerns: pot size after a decade, max size, best fertilizer.

"Paradise Palm" not a recognized variety. Likely a Cat Palm or Lady Palm—both love shade.
Repot when new fronds look stunted—sign of root-bound stress.
No max size given without ID.
Feed: palm granular 3×/year, plus chelated foliar spray monthly.

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