Types of Indoor Palm Plants for Ornamental Landscape

Human usage of palm trees is as old as human civilization itself. Mesopotamians and other eastern people started cultivation of palm trees 5000 years ago. Pits of storing date, date wood and other remains of palm trees have been found at Mesopotamians site. Palm trees are good source of food which provide sufficient energy and can be stored and carried in the long journeys across the desserts. Palm trees also provide protection from the dessert winds and storm by creating amendable habitat for the people to live in. Besides it’s lot of uses, palm trees also play its part in the interior decoration. For home decoration, the use of indoor palm trees is the most striking trends for those who love nature. It is a perfect combination to develop harmony between the areas in home. And living space also give elegant look with the decoration of palm trees. Because of their thin trunk and thick green leaves, they give eye-catching sight and soothing effect to the eyes. Greenery always gives our eyes cooling effect and indoor palm trees add to it by creating green space in our house. You should keep in mind that not all the palm trees are not indoor and can’t be used in home decoration that’s why you should be careful before choosing. We will introduce you with some of the best types. Let’s have a look at different types:

Chamaedorea Elegans:

It is superb choice among the indoor plants because it doesn’t require much management. With the presence of some light can grow well and doesn’t need much watering. It is one of the cheapest indoor palm trees you can buy for your home. These plants are relatively small and don’t need too much food to grow well. Their height range is 50-100 cm.

Kentia or Howea forsteria:

Because of its attraction and beauty, it is unique among the indoor palm trees. Kentia is widely used as decorative option. Its long arche leaves and formidable height makes it an outstanding focal point in interior landscape. In a nut shell, Kentia palm tree will be a welcome addition to your homes that creates relaxing, soothing and tropical environment.

Phoenix or dwarf plant:

Dwarf palm tree is charming little plant and widely grown. Though it has the ability to bear full sun but it will show better growth if little shade is provided. It is not only used as an ornamental plant but also functional in removing household air toxins.

Caryota or fishtail:

Fish-tail palm tree is a magnificent addition to any lawn or living space and gives tropical landscape without much struggle. It has fish shaped leaves i-e pointed edges hence named as fishtail. Maintenance of this plant is quite easily and if you are growing it as an indoor plant take it outside for a little time.

Bamboo palm or Rhaphis humilis:

Bamboo plant is a perfect amalgam of ease of care, radiant and grace to the neglected corner of your apartment. Bamboo palm is an outstanding and marvelous household plant. It has an exotic flair which many plants lack. It is a plant with attractive shape and certain aura of sophistication.

Areca palm or Crysalidocarpus lutescens:

If you are looking for tropical aura for your home nothing can beat palm trees like areca palm. It is also known as butterfly palm. Due to its fascinating color it creates captivating environment. It prefers to be in semi-shaded area.