Brighamia insignis | Hawaiian Palm

Brighamia insignis | Hawaiian Palm

Brighamia insignis 

Brighamia insignis or the Hawaiian Palm is as the name suggests native to the islands of Hawaii. In the wild, it’s critically endangered but due to it’s commercialisation is now available in large quantities. Despite the common name of Hawaiian Palm, it isn’t infact a palm and is instead a succulent type plant with a large bloated stem, topped with a rosette of leaves. It may also flower in your care with beautiful yellow flowers held on long flowering stalks.

How to care for your Hawaiian Palm

Water: Water once the top half of the soil feels dry. Less is more.

Light: Keep in bright indirect light. This grows in exposed locations in nature so high light is key.

Humidity: Not fussy

Temperature: They like warmth, about 20 degrees C.

Toxic to cats & dogs? No