Licuala grandis (lik-oo-AH-lah GRAHN-dis) is an incredibly elegant-looking, slow-growing palm hailing from the lowland rain forests of the Solomon Islands and the Vanuatu Islands near Australia’s coast. This perennial member
The Arecaceae family has a whole host of unique plants from across the globe. One of these is the Areca palm, formally known by the botanical name of Chrysalidocarpus lutescens.
Most palms are thought to be great towering plants we can tie our hammock to and watch the sunset. There are also many small palms like the Chamaedorea Metallica plant
The “cat palm” or botanically Chamaedorea cataractarum palm [kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh, kat-uh-RAK-tar-um] is a small perennial palm plant from the Arecaceae family. It is a native plant of Central America and
Let’s talk about Chamaedorea Seifrizii the indoor bamboo palm tree! For starters, it is NOT a bamboo plant. Chamaedorea seifrizii (kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh see-FRIDZ-ee-eye) is a member of the Arecaceae family hailing from forested
Livistona chinensis (liv-iss-TOE-nuh chih-NEN-sis) is also known as the Chinese Fan Palm or the Fountain Palm. This subtropical palm fan tree is a member of the Arecaceae family of plants
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (hy-OH-for-bee ver-shaf-FELT-ee-eye) is a mid-sized palm hailing from the Mascarene Islands. These islands in the Indian Ocean and lie off the eastern end of Madagascar. This palm grows
Finding a good evergreen palm can sometimes be a chore. However, Cyrtostachys renda (sir-toh-STAY-kiss REN-duh) is a highly attractive option for those needing a small to medium clumping palm. This
Roystonea regia (Royal Palm Tree) is a palm species native to southern Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. It’s a common sight in those regions, as it can reach
The Bottle Palm tree aka Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (hy-oh-FOR-beh lahg-en-ih-KAW-lis) is worth adding to your garden for more than just its looks. Originally hailing from the Mauritius (Mascarene Islands) and native
Rhapis excelsa, the Lady Palm, is grown in the garden and used indoors in a house or condo and offices around the world. Rhapis adapts to a wide range of
The Neanthe Bella Palm or botanically Chamaedorea elegans ‘Bella’ (kam-ee-DOR-ee-uh ELL-eh-ganz) is a small low-light interior palm and houseplant species. ‘Bella’ can adapt to just about any typical office or
Hailing from the Canary Islands, Phoenix canariensis (FEE-niks kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis) is a relative of the true date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) and produces edible fruiting, if unpalatable, dates. It is the equivalent
Phoenix roebelenii (botanical name) [roh-bel-EN-ee-eye] is also known as the dwarf Pygmy Date palm. The plant is also often referred to as Robellini palm [roh-bel-EN-ee]. The small pygmy date palm hails
Bismarckia Nobilis [biz-MAR-kee-uh, NO-bil-iss] is a flowering palm tree native to Madagascar. It’s the sole species in the Bismarckia genus. Bismarckia Nobilis is commonly called Bismarck Palm. Named for Otto
Rhapidophyllum Hystrix (rap-ih-doh-FIL-lum, HIS-triks) is a shrub-like evergreen perennial species from the Arecaceae or the palm family. It is the only plant in the Raphidophyllum genus and is native to
Chamaerops humilis (kam-AY-rops, HEW-mil-is) is a slow-growing evergreen flowering plant species from the Arecaceae or the palm family. Native to the western and central Mediterranean regions, Europe and North Africa,
The Mexican fan palm or botanically Washingtonia Robusta [Washing-ton-ee-a, roh-BUS-tuh] is a flowering species from the Arecaceae or the palm family. Contrary to what the plant’s scientific name suggests, the
The Pindo palm – Butia capitata [BEW-tee-uh, kap-ih-TAY-tuh] is a low, thick trunk, stocky perennial palm tree with tremendous tolerance for cold temperatures. It is and known as one of
As evident from the common name, Dwarf Palmetto [pahl-MET-oh], also known by its scientific name Sabal Minor [SAY-bal, MY-nor], is one of the smaller plant varieties from the family Arecaceae,
Trachycarpus fortunei [trak-ee-KAR-pus, for-TOO-nee-eye] is an evergreen perennial palm tree species of the family Arecaceae and native to temperate and subtropical mountain forests of China, and parts of Japan, India,
Syagrus Romanzoffiana [Sigh-AY-gruss, Roe-man-zoff-ee-AY-nuh] is a well-known ornamental garden palm tree in the Arecaceae family and Syagrus genus. It is native to South America, particularly Uruguay, Paraguay, northern Argentina, and
Date palm or Phoenix dactylifera is known to be the world’s oldest food producing plant. It has no branches but amazingly it has a large crown of leaves. Its slender