Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
parlour palm
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHAMAEDOREA elegans
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm, Table Top Palm
False Indigo
In Hindi
Neanthe Bella Palm
इंडिगो
In German
Neanthe Bella Palm
falsches Indigo
In French
Chamaedorea elegans
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Chamaedorea elegans
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Neanthe Bella Palm
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Camedórea-elegante
false Indigo
In Polish
Chamedora wytworna
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Neanthe Bella Palm
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Arecaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Chamaedorea
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyophorbeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo
Season and care of Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Neanthe Bella Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Neanthe Bella Palm is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Neanthe Bella Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo Physical Information
Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Neanthe Bella Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo are as follows:
Neanthe Bella Palm flower color: Yellow
Neanthe Bella Palm leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo
Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Neanthe Bella Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Neanthe Bella Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.