Palms

Neanthe Bella – Pigmy Of Palms

Some catalogs list Neanthe bella as Collinia elegans, others as Chamaedorea elegans. In Hortus II, L. H. Bailey says that Neanthe is probably Collinia elegans and that Collinia differs from Chamaedorea in its inner floral envelope of flowers.  So you pay your money, and you make your choice. But by whatever name you call it, … Read more

Cataractarum Palm Care Tips

Cat plam growing in a container Legoland Florida

The cat palm botanically Chamaedorea Cataractarum [kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh, kat-uh-RAK-tar-um] is a palm grown for use indoors and in the landscape. The palm produces an abundance of 4′ feet tall fronds which grow in a cluster.  Belonging to the Arecaceae family, the plant is a native of Central America and southeastern Mexico.  Displaying cane-like, green foliage, these … Read more