Characteristics
| Hardiness zone | 10a |
|---|---|
| Flower color | yellow |
| Foliage type | evergreen |
| Plant form | arching |
| Mature height | 4 feet |
| Spread | 3 feet |
| Light requirements | partial shade to shade |
| Moisture requirements | dry to moist |
| Plant origin | import |
Neanthe Bella Palm
Botanical name: Chamaedorea elegans
A very popular houseplant that is low maintenance; graceful fronds arch out from central stems, creating an elegant indoor accent; great for low light areas; do not overwater.
Other names: Parlor Palm, Parlour Palm, Bamboo Palm
Neanthe Bella Palm features dainty clusters of yellow flowers along the branches in mid spring. Its narrow pinnately compound leaves remain green in color throughout the year.
This is an open multi-stemmed evergreen houseplant with a shapely form and gracefully arching foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other indoor plants with less refined foliage. This plant should not require much pruning, except when necessary to keep it looking its best.
Planting and Growing
When grown indoors, Neanthe Bella Palm can be expected to grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This houseplant performs well in both bright or indirect sunlight and strong artificial light, and can therefore be situated in almost any well-lit room or location. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist soil, but will not tolerate any standing water. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil type or pH; an average potting soil should work just fine.
There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.
