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Neanthe Bella Palm (Chamaedorea elegans), Palm
Palm

Neanthe Bella Palm

Chamaedorea elegans

Varieties We Bring In

StandardChamaedorea elegans
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$19.95

Last received Jul 19, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightPart Shade, Full Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size3-6 feet (outdoors in sheltered site; typically 3-4 feet as container/houseplant) × 2-3 feet
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Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats

Pet safety guide

About Neanthe Bella Palm

Parlor palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is a slow-growing, shade-tolerant palm native to the rainforests of southern Mexico and Guatemala, commonly grown as a houseplant or sheltered patio container in NE Florida. It is cold-sensitive (hardy only to zones 10-12 outdoors) and must be protected from frost; best grown in containers that can be moved indoors during winter freezes.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
Yellow
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage
Evergreen
Soil
Loam, Well-drained

Best planting months

Recommended months: May, June, July, August, September.

January, other month
February, other month
March, other month
April, other month
May, good window
June, good window
July, good window
August, good window
September, good window
October, other month
November, other month, this month
December, other month
This monthGood windowOther months

Seasonal care

Bloom season. Good planting window.

Care essentials

Light

Parlor palm requires bright indirect light to deep shade; never expose to direct sun outdoors, which causes severe leaf scorch. In NE Florida, grow in a sheltered, shaded patio spot or keep as a container plant moved indoors during freezes.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil dries; avoid overwatering or waterlogged soil. Keep consistently moist but not wet — good drainage is essential to prevent root rot.

Soil & Fertilizer

Use a rich, well-drained potting mix or loamy soil. Fertilize with slow-release palm fertilizer (8-2-12-4Mg) in spring and summer only — do not fertilize in fall or winter as new growth is cold-sensitive.

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Common questions

Is Neanthe Bella Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?

Neanthe Bella Palm is a palm. Mature size: 3-6 feet (outdoors in sheltered site; typically 3-4 feet as container/houseplant) × 2-3 feet. Light: Part Shade, Full Shade. Water needs: Moderate.

What is the recorded pet toxicity for Neanthe Bella Palm?

Non-toxic to dogs and cats

Care information verified from

Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.