Monthly Archives: April 2010
Parlor Palm
The parlor palm or Neanthe Bella Palm is a beautiful, low height palm. It is commonly kept indoors as a houseplant and with a little care the parlor palm can give a beautiful appearance to your lawns, common rooms, kitchens … Continue reading
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Needle Palm
The needle palm, which is native to Southeastern United States, is the sole member of the genus Rhapidophyllum. Needle-like spines are produced at the petiole bases. The scientific or Botanic name for this palm is Rhapidophyllum hystrix, Rhapidophyllum means “needle-leaf”, … Continue reading
Triangle Palm
The triangle palm(Dypsis decaryi) is a medium sized species of palm tree that works as an excellent air purifier. It is native to the rainforests of Madagascar. Facts & Care Sheet Maximum height: 30 feet Maximum width(spread): 12 to 15 … Continue reading
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Foxtail Palm
Most of the world was unaware of the existence of this beautiful palm until 1978. Then an Aboriginal man brought it to botanists and since then it is a famous palm tree. The scientific name “Wodyetia bifurcata” was given to … Continue reading
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Coconut Palm
A common palm globally that is known for the amazing fruit it produces i.e. the coconut. The coconut palm starts producing fruit when it is 6 to 10 years of age and keeps on giving fruit till it is about … Continue reading
Bismarck Palm
A beautiful, amazing palm tree that will require a lot of space because of its huge spread. The Bismarck palm is native to Madagascar and suitable for sub-tropical climates. They got their name from the first chancellor of the German … Continue reading
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Ponytail Palm
The ponytail palm is not a palm. In fact it is a succulent that looks like palm and belongs to the Ruscaceae family. Here is some information on them. Facts & Care Sheet Maximum height: Above 30 feet Maximum … Continue reading
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Kentia Palm
It is a beautiful palm tree that is very commonly kept and grown in houses and makes a beautiful houseplant. They are native to the Lord Howe island of Australia. Let’s have a look at some facts and care sheet … Continue reading
Pindo Palm
Pindo palms are medium height palm trees that bear a delicious fruit used to make jellies. Here is some more information about them. Facts & Care Sheet Maximum Height: About 25 feet Maximum Width(spread): 15 feet Native Range: Central-southern Brazil … Continue reading