Kalanchoe & Neanthebella Palm
Could you identify these houseplants?
Hi Patricia,
The first plant is a kalanchoe. Here are some care tips for growing this succulent plant.
Light: Kalanchoe plants like bright indirect light and can even tolerate direct sun during the fall, winter, and spring. Direct sun in the summer is too intense and burns the leaves. Water: These are succulent plants with plump leaves that store water for long periods of time and they are easily over-watered. Too much water causes root-rot and the plantain easily die. Always allow the top 50% of the soil to dry-out before watering. If the soil is exceptionally dry, sit the plant in a deep saucer of water for about ten minutes. This prevents over-watering and keeps the leaves dry. Wet leaves encourage plant diseases such as leaf spot and powdery mildew. Plant Food: Feed monthly with a plant food high in nitrogen diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength. Feed only when the plant is actively growing. If the soil is very dry, use plain water before using water containing plant food; this prevents the plant food from burning the roots. Temperature: Kalanchoes like warm temperatures between 60°-85°F (15.5°-29.4°C). Temperatures of 40°F (4.4°C) or less can kill a kalanchoe within a few hours. Keep them away from cold drafts and air conditioners. Humidity: Low to normal household humidity. Too much humidity encourages fungal diseases.
The picture you sent was quite blurry, but I think it was a Parlor Palm (Neanthebella Palm) like the picture below.
Light: A parlor palm is a great plant for those low-light corners where nothing else seems to grow. Although this plant grows faster in bright indirect light, it can survive in low light if you are careful not to over water. Water: Water well and then allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering again. Under-watering may cause entire fronds to turn yellow. Over- watering causes root rot. The more light a Parlor Palm gets the more water it needs. Plant Food: Feed monthly in the spring and summer with a balanced plant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength. Feed every other month in the fall and winter. Palms in lower light areas grow more slowly and need less food. Temperature: A Parlor Palm does well in temperatures between 55°-85°F (12.8°-29.4°C). Humidity: Basic household humidity.
