Description
Neanthe Bella Palm – Table Top – Chamaedorea elegans ‘Bella’
The Neanthe Bella Palm or botanically Chamaedorea elegans ‘Bella’ (kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh ELL-eh-ganz) is a small low-light interior palm and houseplant species. ‘Bella’ can adapt to just about any typical office or home interior.
Chamaedorea→Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
Parlor Palm |
Neanthe Bella Palm |
Parlour Palm |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Tiny, round, black fleshy. |
Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green Yellow Other: Green spikes with tiny spheres |
Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant Terrariums |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |