The parlor palm has been a houseplant staple for many years.  It adapts to relatively low light, can handle cooler temperatures and has an attractive appearance.  

A small clump of them in a 6 inch pot, roughly 18 to 24 inches tall.  Mature height indoors can be anywhere from two to six feet tall.

Native to the rainforest of Southern Mexico and Guatemala.  As such, it prefers bright, indirect light.  Avoid full sun (will burn) or dark shade (will not thrive).