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Palm and Cycads
High Quality Palm and Cycads
Palm and Cycads
Palms and cycads, while visually similar with their large, fan-like leaves and tall trunks, are not closely related botanically. Palms are flowering plants (angiosperms) and belong to the family Arecaceae, while cycads are gymnosperms and belong to the family Cycadaceae. A key difference is that cycads produce seeds in cones, whereas palms produce flowers that lead to fruit containing seeds.
Hyphaene thebaica (Dhoum Palm)
Hyphaene thebaica – Doum Palm is a distinctive, branching palm native to North and East Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is known for its unique forked trunk and fan-shaped leaves. The tree produces edible, fibrous fruits with a hard seed, commonly used in traditional medicine and local diets. Adapted to arid climates, the Doum Palm is valued for its drought resistance and cultural significance.
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii (Spindle Palm)
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii – Spindle Palm is a small, ornamental palm native to the Mascarene Islands. It is named for its spindle-shaped trunk that bulges in the middle and tapers at both ends. Featuring graceful, arching fronds and a smooth gray trunk, it thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Popular in landscaping, the Spindle Palm is prized for its compact size and elegant form.
Howeia Forsteriana (Kentia) Palm Plant
Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm is an elegant, slow-growing palm native to Lord Howe Island, Australia. It features slender, arching fronds and a graceful appearance, making it a popular indoor plant. Tolerant of low light and dry indoor air, it’s ideal for homes and offices. Its low maintenance and timeless beauty make it a favorite in interior decor and tropical landscaping.
African Oil Palm Tree (Elaeis guineensis)
Livistona rotundifolia, commonly known as the Table Palm, is a tropical fan palm native to Southeast Asia. It features shiny, round, pleated leaves atop slender, upright stems, giving it an elegant appearance. Popular as an indoor ornamental plant, it thrives in bright, indirect light and humid conditions. Its compact size and attractive foliage make it ideal for homes and offices.
Dioon Merolae Plant
Dioon merolae is a rare and slow-growing cycad native to southern Mexico. It features stiff, silver-green, feathery leaves arranged in a symmetrical rosette atop a stout trunk. This ancient plant is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil and sunny conditions. Valued for its sculptural form and resilience, it is often used in xeriscaping and ornamental gardens.
Dictyosperma album – Princess Palm / Hurricane Palm
Dictyosperma album, known as the Princess Palm or Hurricane Palm, is a graceful palm native to the Mascarene Islands. It has a slender, smooth trunk and arching, feathery fronds, making it popular for ornamental landscaping. The D. album var. aureum, often called the Golden Hurricane Palm, features yellowish crown shafts and leaf bases. Both varieties are wind-resistant and well-suited to tropical and coastal environments.