Question
I have been pondering getting some verschaffeltia splendida, bentinckia nicobarica, calyptrocalyx forbesii, pritchardia schattaueri and forbesiana, chamaedorea tepejilote,areca marcrocarpa, areca betel nut, and dypsis cabadae for next summer then i would take them in. I am a major watering freak,kind of like a overwaterer. I learned that from majesty palms that i began with, in fact 2 of them that i still have that I got for $10 each in 2 gallon pots, one with 4 plants, one single. I am also a misting freak and mist 4 times daily. I plan to get a humidifier or to up and running so that these species can survive thru the winter by a south and west facing window. I am also very good on the amount of fertilizer i use. I try to get fertilizer low in phosphate, and high in nitrogen and potassium, I also keep epsom salts on hand for my majesties. Any majesty i buy in the winter or fall gets winterized indoors next to a south facing window with lots of water and gets planted out in may and fertilized every 2 weeks and then thrown out in november. Please reply soon. Thanks. Please be encouraging, I am only just a beginner. I have a medium collection of plants and they are 1 musa basjoo, 1 musa mekong giant, 1 aechmea fasciata, 2 hispaniola palmetto's, 2 majesties, and 1 guzmania. Thanks again

Answer
Jack
1st you need to type the name of each type palm you are interested in growing into your search engine...Their light requirements may vary depending on their variety...Most will do well in a well lit area. Humidity requirements can also vary from species to species...
With this in mind generally speaking here is the best way to care for container plants(including palms)...
Improper watering is usually the #1 reason for the death of indoor or container grown plants...Water by weight. Put a saucer under the pot. Water and let the plant sit in the excess water for 5-10 minutes. After that time pour off any excess water in the saucer. Pick up or lean the pot. It should feel heavy. Don't water again until it feels considerably lighter in weight. Outdoors check the plant everyday. Indoors check it every 3-10 days. Watering frequency depends on many factors(sun exposure, type of plant, wind, day temps, etc.).
Most indoor tropical plants require you to add fertilize on a weekly to monthly basis during the growing season. Visit your local garden center (not chain store) and see what they recommend for your particular plants...
Spray misting and humidity requirements will vary from plant to plant...Misting once or twice a week will help keep the plant clean. Overdoing it can cause mold and fungi problems.
Hope this helps you learn about proper houseplant care.
If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask them.

good luck.
let me know what you think.
Rick in southern NJ