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About Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm


About Neanthe Bella Palm and Duranta


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Palm or Cycad   

Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America   
Mexico, Central America   

Types
Skyflower   
parlour palm   

Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas   
Tropical rainforest   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Small elliptic   
Needle like   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
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
Indeterminate   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Salt   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seperation   
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering   
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, Full Shade   

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
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
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Bugs, Insects   
Birds   

Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DURANTA   
CHAMAEDOREA elegans   

Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry   
Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm, Table Top Palm   

In Hindi
Duranta   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

In German
Duranta   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

In French
Duranta   
Chamaedorea elegans   

In Spanish
Duranta   
Chamaedorea elegans   

In Greek
Duranta   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

In Portuguese
Duranta   
Camedórea-elegante   

In Polish
Duranta   
Chamedora wytworna   

In Latin
Duranta   
Neanthe Bella Palm   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Arecales   

Family
Verbenaceae   
Arecaceae   

Genus
Duranta   
Chamaedorea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Hyophorbeae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Arecoideae   

Number of Species
17   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm

Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm. Duranta has thorns and Neanthe Bella Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Neanthe Bella Palm has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm

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

Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm Physical Information

Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Neanthe Bella Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm are as follows:

Care of Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm

Care of Duranta and Neanthe Bella Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta 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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