Palm or palm-like plant - Plant Encyclopedia Results (Page 3)

The Guatemala Ponytail is a succulent which features a swollen base. As the plant matures, this base swells up. The crown of the trunk is a rosette of long ribbon-like leaves. The leaves grow in one plain when the plant is young. Beaucarnea guatemalensis can grow up to 15 ft tall and the base may swell to 12 ft wide. Can be grown in a pot as a nice bonsai.

Closely related species - Beaucarnea recurvata.

Palm-like plant. Succulent. The greatly swollen trunk base and the recurving, narrow leaves are certain identification. With age, the trunk eventually develops a few branches. Ponytail can get up to 30' tall, and the base up to 12' across, but houseplants generally remain less than 6 or 8' tall. The plant looks a little like a palm, and a little like a big onion sitting on the ground with a single stalk growing up and sporting a parasol of drooping, strap-like leaves.Plants are dioecious, meaning only female plants will produce seed.

Ponytail makes a large and handsome houseplant, doing well even in rooms with air conditioning as long as it has bright light. It's a good specimen plant for a rock garden in a dry, warm climate.

Closely related species - Beaucarnea guatemalensis.

Drought and salt resistant. Avoid damaging lower trunk and roots. The two forms of this palm, blue/silver and green, differ in color and purportedly also in environmental preference/tolerance. The green form seems to do better along the coastal areas of southern California (cooler climate) and the blue form takes the inland heat better. Very few of the green form are planted in south Florida, perhaps because of their inability to withstand heat, or perhaps because the blue form is so much more stunning.

A very large palmate palm, with a hard, black trunk, and a skirt of dead leaves underneath the crown. The leaves are very large, up to 10 ft. across, and bluey green in color. It has large black fruit. Culture: Hot, sunny, well drained position. Drought tolerant, cold sensitive. Palmyra fruit is eaten raw while the outer layer is still unripe. If left to mature, the outer layer can also be eaten raw, boiled or roasted. The fruit is similar in taste to lychees and has a jelly-like consistency.

Borassus flabellifer var. madagascariensis - is endemic to Madagascar.

The famous hardy blue palm. Stiff, fan shaped leaves of a stunning pale blue color. Conservatory, or sunny spot in the garden. Rather slow growing, this palm can take quite heavy frosts when mature. However, we recommend that it be given some protection when young. Well drained soil, plenty of water in summer, rather drier in winter, when it can stand -14F or so when larger. It is much happier, and faster growing when planted in the ground. To around 10 feet. Brahea armata likes quite alkaline conditions and may grow faster if lime is added to the soil.

One of the hardiest feather (as opposed to fan-) palms, Butia will withstand 14F or 10F when larger. Beautiful blue-green leaves, strongly recurved, make it instantly recognisable. An essential palm for the exotic garden. Tolerant of the weather in high rainfall regions. Also wonderful as a conservatory palm, or even indoors if the light is bright enough. Ultimately it can grow to about 10 or 20 feet, though this will take some years. The fruit from this palm are used to make jelly, hence the name jelly palm.

A large Butia with a thick trunk. Leaves tend to be generally much greener than Butia capitata. Fruit and seed is round, flowers and fruits range from red to yellow in color. The fruit is delicious to eat when ripe.

Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana is a large shrub, typically growing 5 to 10 feet tall in nature, with a single stem-like trunk up to 2 m tall. This palm is native to Central America and is suitable for growing in zones 9-11 of the USDA hardiness zone scale. TheColigalloPalm likes to grow in semi-shade and needs regular water to thrive. Indoors, watering should occur no more than once a week, but outdoor plants should receive moderate water.

With its lush fronds and vivid hue, this palm-lookalike is an attractive addition to any outdoor space. As it is a low maintenance plant, it is an ideal landscape option for those who are looking for something easy to care for. Additionally, its vibrant looks will attract both butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.

In colder climates, Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana can be grown in a container in a bright spot and brought inside when temperatures drop. When the plant is moved from the outside to indoors, it should be provided with a reliable light source. Outdoors, it can be moved to a sheltered spot if temperatures dip too low. It should be given adequate water, regular fertilizer and mulching for optimal growth. Pruning should be done regularly to avoid overcrowding of fronds and allow the light to reach all of the leaves. Lastly, when repotting, use a specially formulated organic palm-mix soil and ensure that the pot is one size larger than before.

With the right care and the right conditions, the Coligallo Palm will thrive in its new home. Its incredibly lush foliage and low maintenance profle, makes it a great choice for gardeners of all experience levels.