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Our mission is to build a palm species photo database created with photo contributions of our members. Please visit our website and consider becoming a member.
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Chrysalidocarpus decaryi
Triangle Palm

Is rarity overrated?

When a palm is bold, architectural, and instantly recognizable…
but starts showing up everywhere…

Does it lose some of its mystique?

Featuring Chrysalidocarpus decaryii.

Still iconic?
Or no longer special?

Curious where you land. 🌴
February 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Rhapis excelsa
Lady Palm

🌴😎
I don’t always travel for business…
but when I do, I only stay at hotels with palms in the lobby.

Stay tropical, my friends.
😂🌴
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Hydriastele beguinii
Obi Island Palm

This is a slender, clustering palm that thrives in wet, lowland forest conditions and often grows with its roots near moving water. Anyone growing this species, or seen it in habitat?
Huge thanks to @jungle9nursery for sharing this photo of a juvenile specimen.
February 10, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Copernicia baileyana
Yarey Palm, Bailey Palm

Hot take: Copernicia baileyana might look its best as a juvenile.

The symmetry.
The stiffness.
That almost unreal fan geometry.

Mature specimens are impressive—but this stage? Hard to beat.

Agree… or am I completely wrong?
February 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Livistona chinensis
Chinese Fan Palm

This species isn’t just a landscape staple—it’s a palm with a surprisingly rich backstory and some often-overlooked traits.

If you think you already know it… you might be missing a few details. Full species profile 👉 ProjectPalm.net
February 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Rhapis excelsa
Lady Palm

You don’t see this every day! 👀🌿
This variegated specimen has the same classic, but with unexpected striping that really pops! Thanks so much to @rossdemmon for sharing this incredible photo with us! Please visit the species page on our website to see more member photos!
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Archontophoenix purpurea
Mt. Lewis King Palm

A medium-sized solitary palm with a slender trunk. One of its most distinctive features is its colorful crownshaft, which is a purplish color is covered in a waxy coating that gives it a shiny appearance.
Please visit the species page for more photos.
February 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Chambeyronia macrocarpa
Flamethrower Palm

🔥🌴 Flamethrower Palm moment! That neon-red new leaf never gets old—pure tropical drama!

Would you plant one?

Thanks so much to @jim.denz for sharing this awesome photo from his personal collection! All palm photos on our website are from our members.
February 3, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Areca vestiaria - maroon
Maroon Collar Palm

Areca vestiaria - orange
Orange Collar Palm

if you had to choose just one, which would it be? Both bring serious color and tropical flair, and we’re curious what catches your eye.

👇 Tell us your pick in the comments!
February 2, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Caryota mitis
Clustered Fishtail Palm

🌴 Those jagged, fishtail leaves aren’t a glitch.
This fantastic species is a fast-growing, clustering palm that refuses to look like every other palm.

Follow @ProjectPalm for daily palm discoveries! 🌴
January 30, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Parajubaea torallyi var. torallyi
Pasopaya Palm

This is a large, solitary palm with a thick trunk native to a high-altitude range in Bolivia. Its crown has large segmented pinnate leaves that are green above and beneath.
Thanks so much to @palmetum_de_guyane for sharing this wonderful photo with us
January 29, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Sabal mauritiiformis
Bay Palmetto

This species is native to Central America and northern South America. It is a large, solitary palm. Notable for its massive, deeply split costapalmate leaves.
Please visit the species page on our website for more photos, information and cultivation tips.
January 26, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Chamaerops humilis var. humilis
Mediterranean Fan Palm

@heftys_garden shared beautiful photos of his 20 year old palms growing in his garden. A classic Mediterranean fan palm with tons of character.

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January 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Ravenea rivularis
Majesty Palm

Native to Madagascar and found near rivers and streams, this palm thrives with plenty of water and room to shine. Huge thanks to @rethabotes for sharing this photo from her personal collection! All palm photos on our website have been contributed by our members.
January 22, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Arenga engleri
Dwarf Sugar Palm

Native to Taiwan and the Ryuku Islands of Japan, this species is a clustering palm with dark green leaves with slender, clean distinctly ringed trunks. Stems are covered with black fibers. Please visit the species page on our website for more photos and details.
January 20, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Palms In The News

Please visit our homepage for regular updates on our favorite subject! Link to today's top story can be found below.
The Greatest Threat To Coconut Palms Is People
CRB is a fast‑spreading invasive pest but not the first or primary danger to the precious plant.
www.civilbeat.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Licuala peltata var. sumawongii
Elegant Palm

This wonderful palm originates from Southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia, thriving in humid rainforests, swamps, and along stream banks. It is prized for its large, undivided, pleated fan-shaped leaves; found in tropical climates with high rainfall.
January 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Livistona saribus
Taraw Palm

This juvenile palm already shows off a beautiful crown of palmate leaves, perfectly fanned and full of character.
Look closer, though, and those spiny petioles remind you this elegance comes with an edge.
Graceful up top. Armed below. 🌴
More palms → ProjectPalm.net
January 14, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Ptychosperma macarthurii
MacArthur Palm

Native to northern Australia and New Guinea, this is a fast-growing, clustering palm prized for its smooth trunks, lush pinnate leaves, and ornamental appeal.
👉 Tap through to explore more photos, detailed species info and cultivation tips on ProjectPalm.net
January 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Bottle Palm

Native to Mauritius, this very unique looking species is small, solitary with long arching fronds emerging from an engorged trunk which resembles a bottle or urn.
Thanks so much to @rudyrulo for sharing this wonderful photo from his personal collection!
January 9, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Chelyocarpus chuco
Round Leaf Palm

Native to Brazil, this is a solitary palm with a slender trunk. It grows in swampy areas and rainforests in areas subject to flooding. The crown has large costapalmate leaves with a glossy green surface. Thanks to @davidparker for sharing these photos with us!
January 8, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Phoenix sylvestris
Silver Date Palm, Toddy Palm

Phoenix sylvestris isn’t just ornamental — it’s tapped for sap to make palm sugar and jaggery.
A rugged, silver-green giant with serious spines and deep cultural roots in India.

Discover palms with real stories
👉 projectpalm.net
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Chambeyronia houailouensis
Houailou Red Leaf Palm

Described as a new species in 2021. This rare species is found in a remote valley on east coast of New Caledonia. Similar to other species of the genus, new leaves emerge a bright pink or red color.
Thanks to @erichvonunruh for sharing this photo!
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Trithrinax brasiliensis var. acanthocoma
Brassiophoenix drymophloeoides
Licuala cordata var. cordata

During the month of December, we received 193 new palm photos. What a fantastic way to end the year!
Please visit the Species Library on our website to see all the new palm photos! Link in bio.
January 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Arenga hookeriana
Hookers Fish Tail Palm

Native to Malaysia, this is a small, suckering species with slender, canelike stems. Its fishtail leaflets end in multiple spikes along the wide, rounded leaf.
Please visit the species page on our website for more photos, information, and cultivation tips.
January 3, 2026 at 6:16 AM