Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
parlour palm
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHAMAEDOREA elegans
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm, Table Top Palm
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Neanthe Bella Palm
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Neanthe Bella Palm
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Chamaedorea elegans
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Chamaedorea elegans
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
Neanthe Bella Palm
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Camedórea-elegante
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Chamedora wytworna
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Neanthe Bella Palm
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Euphorbiales
Family
Arecaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Chamaedorea
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hyophorbeae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui. Neanthe Bella Palm doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Neanthe Bella Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Neanthe Bella Palm has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Kukui has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui
Season and care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Neanthe Bella Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Neanthe Bella Palm is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Neanthe Bella Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui Physical Information
Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Neanthe Bella Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui are as follows:
Neanthe Bella Palm flower color: Yellow
Neanthe Bella Palm leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui
Care of Neanthe Bella Palm and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Neanthe Bella Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.