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The Project Palm Interview

"You want a coco de mer? All right. Anders, give him a Coco de Mer."

After years of polite refusals and dead ends in his search for the legendary 🌴 Coco de Mer, Pierre-Olivier Albano traveled to Thailand to visit the remarkable collections of Nongnooch Garden Pattaya.

After spending the day with owner Kampon Tansacha and renowned palm expert Anders Lindström, the conversation took an unforgettable turn.

For any palm enthusiast, it's the kind of moment you dream about—a chance encounter, a shared passion, and the realization that persistence sometimes opens doors you never expected.

If you'd like to read how one of the world's most coveted seeds came to Palmétum de Guyane, the full interview is available now in the Project Palm Blog.

Bismarckia nobilis
Bismarck Palm

Some palms command attention. Others stop you in your tracks.

This stunning nighttime photo shows why this species has become a favorite among palm enthusiasts around the world. Even after sunset, its massive silver-blue leaves create an unforgettable visual!

Want to learn more about this iconic Madagascar native? Explore the full species profile and thousands of palm photos in the Project Palm Species Library.

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Thanks so much to for sharing this wonderful photo from her personal collection. All palm photos on our website have been provided by our members.

Asterogyne martiana
Houndstooth Palm

🌴 Not all palms are towering trees.

Some, like this species, spend their lives in the shaded understory of tropical forests, where broad, beautifully textured leaves help them capture every bit of available light.

While many palms are admired for their trunks or overall size, this species earns attention for something else entirely—its foliage. Thank you Erich Vonunruh for sharing this incredible specimen from his personal collection!

What do you think?

👇 Does this palm have one of the most beautiful leaves in the palm world, or is there another species that gets your vote?

And for those lucky enough to grow Asterogyne martiana, we'd love to see photos of newly emerging leaves. The fresh growth on this species can be especially striking, and we're always looking to showcase member-grown palms from around the world.

Share your favorite palm species—or your photos—in the comments! Better yet, consider visiting our website to upload your photos.

Beccariophoenix alfredii
High Plateau Coconut Palm

🌴 Palm of the Weekend Has Arrived! 🌴

This weekend we're featuring one of the most sought-after palms in cultivation.

Native to Madagascar, this stunning species is prized for its graceful tropical appearance, often drawing comparisons to the classic coconut palm. As it matures, it develops into an impressive landscape specimen that commands attention wherever it is planted.

For this weekend only, we're offering:

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It's a great opportunity to add a truly special palm to your collection while saving on one of the biggest costs of ordering plants online.

👇 Learn more and shop now at Project Palm:

🌴 Welcome to all our new Project Palm followers!

Rolando Resendiz
Cathy N Dave Hurt
Joy Loise Njogu
Frank Ventimiglia
Abdul Ghofur
St. George Citrus, Palms and more
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sunset mama
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Spencer Rowland

We're glad you’re here. You’ve just joined a community built around one simple idea: the more we share, the better this resource becomes.

Here’s where to start 👇

🌿 Explore the Species Library — 900+ palms described, with more added every week
📰 Check out Palms In The News — real stories from around the world
🌍 Visit our new Where the Palms Are section — and tell us what we should add next
🛒 Shop palms & supplies
📸 Share your palm photos—help grow the collection
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Chamaedorea metallica
Metallic Palm

Most palm enthusiasts recognize this species from Mexico for its remarkable metallic sheen, but have you ever seen one in flower?

These photos were taken at Krohn Conservatory, where visitors can see this fascinating understory palm along with dozens of other species from around the world. The unusual inflorescence adds another layer of interest to a palm that already stands out for its distinctive foliage.

Explore this botanical garden and hundreds of other palm destinations in our "Where the Palms Are" directory on our website.
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🌴 Palm Quiz Time! 🌴

This palm may not be as famous as a Coconut Palm or Canary Island Date Palm, but it's a fascinating species with a unique story.

Native to India and Sri Lanka, this diminutive palm is among the smallest members of its genus and often grows in dry, rocky habitats where larger palms might struggle.

Can you identify this species before checking the answer? Thanks to @டிலன் தென்ப்பூவகம் for sharing these great photos!

👇 Take your best guess in the comments, then visit Project Palm to learn more about this remarkable palm and explore photos, cultivation information, and its native range.

Who knows it?

Washingtonia robusta
Mexican Fan Palm

🌴 Yes or no?

Few palms spark stronger opinions than this species! For some, nothing says "vacation" quite like a skyline lined with towering fan palms. Others prefer slower-growing species with broader crowns, colorful crownshafts, or more tropical foliage.

No matter where you stand, there's no denying the impact these giants can have on a landscape. Thanks so much to for sharing this photo with us. All palm photos on our website have been contributed by our members.

👇 If you could choose just one palm species to line a boulevard, driveway, or entrance road, what species would you pick?

Copernicia macroglossa
Cuban Petticoat Palm

Did you know Cuba is home to more than 80 native palm species? From towering royal palms to rare fan palms found nowhere else on Earth, the island is one of the Caribbean's great centers of palm diversity.

Every species in the Project Palm Species Library includes its native country or countries of origin, making it easy to explore palms by where they grow in nature.

Thanks so much to @டிலன் தென்ப்பூவகம் for sharing this wonderful photo with us! All palm photos on our website have been contributed by our members.

❓Which country do you think has the greatest number of native palm species?

Chamaedorea radicalis
Hardy Parlour Palm

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One of the most adaptable palms in cultivation, this species is noted for its elegant appearance, compact size, and ability to thrive indoors or in shaded garden settings. Better yet, this promotion lets you create a fuller planting—or share one with a fellow palm lover.

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