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OK, palm789, your palm is fine and will never harm the foundation. This is because of a fundamental difference between most trees and palms. Oak trees and maples are Eudicot plants and palms are Monocot plants. Palms lack cambium, which causes the growing diameter of roots. Oak tree roots invade a tight space and then grow larger, exerting tremendous pressure on adjacent surfaces, like a house ...
MSN: Experts always recommend these 10 palm plants for a tropical-inspired touch
Nothing enhances a home’s atmosphere quite like indoor palm plants. Their lush, tropical look adds a calming presence and a pop of green—even during the coldest months. These vibrant plants not only ...
AOL: 10 Pretty Indoor Palm Plants to Make Your Home Feel Like Paradise
10 Pretty Indoor Palm Plants to Make Your Home Feel Like Paradise
Palm trees are often associated with Hollywood Boulevard and tropical resorts, but their relatives in the palm family Arecaceae can come in many different shapes and sizes. And one shuns the limelight ...
"Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date palm, is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit called dates. The species is widely cultivated ...
I thought it may be interesting to create a catalog of how many and which palm species are native to each of the 56 USA states and inhabited territories. Who else is on board and wants to help? Feel free to point out any errors I may have made. So far, I've counted the following numbers of palm s...