“All I need are Palm Trees and a little bit of Paradise”

Palms belong to the family of perennial flowering plants named Arecaceae. There are a baffling number of 2600 species of Palm trees. Palm trees can be distinguished by their specific large and evergreen leaves. They are super common in indoor and outdoor decor. Their perennial growth and evergreen color symbolize peace, fertility, and victory in life. Let’s take a ride to go through some pointers to decorate any home using these amazing trees.

Create a more cozy outlook

Palm trees with their rough yet simple style of growth would be a perfect addition to your indoors. You can place these trees in shady corners which would make the corners stand out. It would not only make your room appear bigger but also cozier. Nothing is cozy and more relaxing than a simple vast area. 

Balance out the color palette

You can use these trees to add different colors. You can balance the color of the surrounding. Palm trees usually have a green, and brown mixture. So even if you have a simple white dominant place or a colorful traditional place, both of these would perfectly accommodate a palm tree.

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Create a tropical breezy theme

Nothing speaks tropical than palm trees! So if you want to create a tropical theme right in your home without having to take expensive trips to enjoy the summer breeze. You can have enough experience from the comfort of your home with these palm trees.

These trees can be adjusted in any space.

I find these trees super amazing because you can place them pretty much anywhere. Either in the living room, study area, in the corner of a dining area, they would blend in perfectly. Because of their brown and green color, they won’t stand out and also won’t disappear in the space either.

Make your outdoors more green

I think keeping these trees outdoors can be an amazing idea. You can keep it on the patio, on the balcony, the terrace, or in your backyard to mix and match other greenery in your home. The possibilities are endless. So, enjoy your morning tea and evening coffee under the shade of these majestic and beautiful trees.

Get the best of all areas of the world

As I discussed earlier, there are around 2600 species of palm trees and are mostly inhabitants of tropical and warm areas. If you don’t live in those areas, don’t worry, you can easily get these trees in your home. Just spend some money one time on a faux palm tree and that’s it, you can keep them around forever.

Some common types of palm trees used in home decor

Dysis lutescens

These are commonly called Areca palm, a yellow palm, and also a butterfly palm. This species is a habitat for Madagascar. The name butterfly is because the leaves of these palm trees grow and curve upwards with multiple stems and it makes up a perfect butterfly look. They are super cute, a smaller build as compared to other palm trees. These trees make up for a perfect ornamental tree.

Howea forsteriana

Also called Thatch palm, Kentia palm, and also Palm court palm. They are usually grown in Norfolk islands and start to grow up to many feet. They are a combination of green extensive fronds (a frond is a large and undivided leaf)  with brownish trunks. They add unique colors to any place they are placed in.

Rhapis excelsa

Also called Broadleaf Lady Palm, and also Bamboo Palm. It is mostly found in China and Taiwan. Their name is derived from the Greek and Latin language. The word Rhapiis means “Needle” while the word excelsa means “tall” in Latin. So they are thin and needle-like in appearance. These trees are broad leaves and segmented with evergreen dark color. They have multi-stemmed clumps with many leaves at the tip of a single stem. They look perfect in a simple setting.

Ravenea rivularis

Also called Majesty palm or Majestic palm. They are sold as small potted plants but once they are fully grown they reach up to a majestic height of 98ft (30 meters). Due to their perfect height, they are excellent for outdoor use. But they can also be kept indoors in their small sizes. They have the most unique appearance with long-stemmed leaves and browning tips. They are super common in home decor.

Some important questions were asked regarding Faux Palm trees and decor using them

Can I keep the faux palm tree outside?

Yes! They are super amazing and perfect to be placed outside. The good quality faux palm trees are made of high-quality material and are perfectly Ultra Violet radiation-resistant. So, the sun rays would not fade out the color and appearance of these faux palm trees. So, these can be placed outdoors for longer with minimum maintenance.

How can I make my faux palm tree look more natural?

You can do that with just small enhancements. You can either place natural leaves around the tree. If you’re placing the tree outside, you can place food crumbs around the tree so that birds would be attracted. It would make your tree look more natural and life-like. You can sprinkle water on smaller indoor palm trees to increase their appeal. You can add some real rocks, soil, and sand to the pot to make it appear more natural. You can also apply foliage to outdoor faux palm trees if you want to go for an extra length.

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How can I make my plants appear shinier?

You can either use warm water plus mild detergent and sprinkle on the leaves. Or make a half vinegar, half water mixture, and apply it on them. In both cases let the liquid set, and wipe it off afterward.