There are around 2,600 species in 181 genera in the palm plant family (Arecaceae). Most palms look like what you think visualize when you think of a palm plant—leaves that are large, compound, and ...

Palm trees are a symbol of the tropics, but did you know they can actually call most places home with the right conditions? Yep, you can create your own little tropical oasis by bringing one indoors!

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Native to the South Pacific Area, Kentia palms present that big, ...