Common Name: Bella Palm
Family Name: Arecaceae
Native To: Central America
Lighting: Medium
pH: 6-8
Growth Demands: Easy
Growth Form: Rosette
Growth Rate: Fast
True Aquatic: Terrarium
Placement In Tank: Midground
Available As: Bareroot
Best used as a terrarium plant this palm has been used in aquariums. Chamaedorea elegans is able to tolerate submerged conditions for up to a month, but then will need to be placed outside of the aquarium for a rejuvenation period. This is a small and graceful palm that is also known as a ‘Parlor Palm’. This plant does well both indoors and outdoors in partial sun.