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About Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm


About Neanthe Bella Palm and Broomsedge


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Palm or Cycad   

Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas   
Mexico, Central America   

Types
Virginia water horehound   
parlour palm   

Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils   
Tropical rainforest   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.96 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.48 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Needle like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade, Full Shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings   
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
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
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Pollen   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus   
CHAMAEDOREA elegans   

Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem   
Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm, Table Top Palm   

In Hindi
Broomsedge grass   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

In German
broomsedge Gras   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

In French
broomsedge herbe   
Chamaedorea elegans   

In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge   
Chamaedorea elegans   

In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama   
Camedórea-elegante   

In Polish
Broomsedge trawy   
Chamedora wytworna   

In Latin
Broomsedge herba   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Arecales   

Family
Poaceae   
Arecaceae   

Genus
Andropogon   
Chamaedorea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Andropogoneae   
Hyophorbeae   

Subfamily
Panicoideae   
Arecoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Neanthe Bella Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Neanthe Bella Palm has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm

Season and care of Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Neanthe Bella Palm season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Neanthe Bella Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Neanthe Bella Palm is Acidic, Neutral.

Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm Physical Information

Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Neanthe Bella Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm are as follows:

Care of Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm

Care of Broomsedge and Neanthe Bella Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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.

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