Parlor palms stay compact indoors and tolerate the lower light of living rooms and offices better than most. This one grows slowly to 3–4 feet, with delicate, feathery fronds that soften any corner.

Water when the top inch of soil dries out and mist occasionally if your air runs dry. Keep it away from cold drafts and heating vents, and it'll reward you with years of quiet, tropical grace in a container.