Palm Plants

The sight of Palm Plants creates an image of a Tropical Paradise, transposing most people to imaginary sunny beaches.  Interestingly, these sturdy plants can grow in a variety of environments.

Interesting Facts about these Topical Beauties:

There are over 2,500 species of Palm Trees found throughout the world from deserts to rainforests. 

Not all palm trees are trees and not all palm plants are palms. These evergreen plants can grow in the form of tall trees, short shrubs, or woody vines.

Palms have Palmate leaves (palm like & grow in bunches at the end of a stem) and Pinnate leaves (feather like & grow all ago the stem).

Important Religious Symbol in Christianity, Islam and Judaism. 

Source of Staples such as coconuts, dates, betal nut, palm oil etc…

The Quindio Wax Palm, is the tallest species of palms and can grow to a hight of 197ft.

“Coco De Mer Palm” has the largest seed of any plant on Earth.  It averages 20 inch in diameter and weighs approx. 66 lbs. 

Though very commonly found yet a large number of species are endangered due to deforestation and unsustainable cultivation practices. 

Plant a PALM PLANT and help preserve nature!