It s natural for the lowest leaves on mature plants to brown and droop. Remove them by cutting, not pulling. Control spider mites with a mild solution of insecticidal soap and water. A native of Central American mountain forests, Neanthe Bella grows well in low light. When small, Neanthe Bella looks great on tables, and in dish gardens and terrariums.
Mature plants are attractive in tubs.
In bright, filtered light, female plants bear yellowish flowers near the base of the trunk, which mature throughout the year into bunches of black fruit. Male flowers are borne on separate plants. Neanthe Bella grows 43 to 46 centimetres in six to 12 months and 60 to 91 centimetres in two years. As a houseplant, its mature height is one to 1.5 metres. It has a slim trunk beautifully topped with a delicate-looking, symmetrical crown of green, feathery leaves.