LIGHT
Palm tree houseplants like an area that is bright indirect light. They will not do well with direct sun and could burn their leaves.
WATERING
Keep soil evenly moist in spring and summer. In winter, allow the top 1 in to dry out between waterings. Note: The Ponytail palm is a succulent so allow soil to dry completely between watering.Â
SOIL
Palm tree houseplants like an airy peat moss based potting mix that well-draining.
We suggest Fertilome Ultimate Potting MixÂ
FERTILIZER
Feed monthly in summer with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer, or a light sprinkling of time-released houseplant fertilizer.
We suggest Schultz Plant Food Plus
TEMPERATURE
Palm tree houseplants like average room temperatures 65-75°F.
HUMIDITY
Palm tree houseplants like a moderate to high, around 50% relative humidity or higher. Brown leaf tips may indicate that indoor air is dry.
IS IT PET FRIENDLY?
Most palms are pet friendly with the exception of the Sago Palm. They may cause some discomfort and vomiting when eaten. Keep away from animals and children.
Palm Trees Houseplant Varieties
Here at City Floral we love palm trees, because there is nothing like them to give that tropical look to your home. With the size that most palms can get to they make great room fillers. Use them to break up a section of the blank wall, fill an empty corner or even use them as room divider. Come check out the different varieties of palm trees we have available.Â
Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea seifrizii
Bamboo palm is an excellent houseplant because it’s small and slow growing. It doesn’t need as much light as other palms and has a beautiful shape.
Chinese Fan Palm
Livistona chinensis
Chinese fan palm is a stellar houseplant that has dark green, star-shaped leaves rather than the feathery, ferny look of most other indoor palms.
Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
Lady palm, also called rhapis palm, is a stunner with shiny, dark green fronds and a lush, full habit. Lady palm tolerates lower light than most others.
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans
Also called parlor palm, neanthe bella palm is one of the best houseplant palms. This small tree is a slow grower. It tolerates lower light than other varieties.
Majesty Palm
Ravenea rivularis
Perhaps the finest houseplant palm, majesty palm has an elegant, arching habit and rich green fronds. It likes moist soil than other palms.
Fishtail Palm
Caryota mitis
Fishtail palm is one of the more uncommon houseplant palms. It has beautiful fronds with a unique texture, making it a stunning plant for a high-light spot.
Triangle Palm
Dypsis decaryi
Triangle Palm Tree, scientific name Dypsis decaryi, is a very striking palm known for its tristichous arranged leaves that form a triangle. The palm is a great ornamental plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors in the open to show its unique shape.
Madagascar Palm
Pachypodium lamerii
The madagascar palm has a trunk that is covered with shiny silver pointy hard needles that look like thorns. Narrow green leaves are collected at the top of the trunk – like a palm tree – hence the nickname.
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Sago Palm belongs to one of the oldest-known plant families and is one of the most majestic. Despite its common name, it’s not really a palm but one of the most primitive of plant families that covered the earth during the age of dinosaurs 200 million years ago.
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
The Ponytail palm is an interesting plant because it actually a succulent and not a palm at all. Growing ponytail palms in the home is easy and perfect for any home with bright light!




