Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
parlour palm
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHAMAEDOREA elegans
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm, Table Top Palm
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Neanthe Bella Palm
Holywood
In German
Neanthe Bella Palm
Holywood
In French
Chamaedorea elegans
Holywood
In Spanish
Chamaedorea elegans
Holywood
In Greek
Neanthe Bella Palm
Holywood
In Portuguese
Camedórea-elegante
Holywood
In Polish
Chamedora wytworna
Holywood
In Latin
Neanthe Bella Palm
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Chamaedorea
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyophorbeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood
Season and care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Neanthe Bella Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Neanthe Bella Palm is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Neanthe Bella Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood Physical Information
Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Neanthe Bella Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood are as follows:
Neanthe Bella Palm flower color: Yellow
Neanthe Bella Palm leaf color: Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood
Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Neanthe Bella Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.