Parlor Palm Brown Tips in Canadian Winter: Humidity Fix

Dry Air, Not Dry Soil

Brown frond tips on Chamaedorea elegans in a heated Canadian home signal low humidity, not underwatering. Increasing watering worsens root rot.

Humidity Solutions

• Mist fronds daily with room-temperature water.
• Run a humidifier near the plant.
• Group with other plants to create a humid microclimate.
• Pebble tray (pot on gravel above water line) helps modestly.

Watering Rule

Water only when top inch of soil is dry. Ensure pot drains freely.