Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Grasses
parlour palm
Habitat
Dry areas
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
CHAMAEDOREA elegans
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm, Table Top Palm
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
Neanthe Bella Palm
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Neanthe Bella Palm
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Chamaedorea elegans
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Chamaedorea elegans
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Neanthe Bella Palm
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Camedórea-elegante
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Chamedora wytworna
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Neanthe Bella Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Bouteloua
Chamaedorea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Hyophorbeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm? We provide you with everything About Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm. Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns and Neanthe Bella Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Bouteloua Gracilis does not have fragrant flowers. Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Not Available and Neanthe Bella Palm has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Neanthe Bella Palm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Neanthe Bella Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Neanthe Bella Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Neanthe Bella Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm are as follows:
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Neanthe Bella Palm flower color: Yellow
- Neanthe Bella Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Neanthe Bella Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Neanthe Bella Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Neanthe Bella Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.