Bridget

Brighamia insignis 'Hawaii Palm'

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  Easy care
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  Bright light

• Bridget likes...
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    Light watering

    Water sparingly and let the soil dry out in between drinks. Less is more.

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    Bright light

    She’s used to growing in an exposed spot, so somewhere with bright, indirect light is perfect.

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    Pruning

    Don't worry if her lower leaves go yellow and fall off, this is natural and is in fact what gives Bridget the distinct markings on her stem.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Brighamia insignis 'Hawaii Palm'

  Nickname

  Hawaiian palm

  Plant type

  Succulent

  Plant height (including pot)

  20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Yes

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Hawaiian palm

  It might look like a palm and it might sound like a palm, but the Hawaiian palm is actually an unusual succulent. It has fleshy leaves that sprout out in a rosette from its strange silvery stem and it looks great on a side table or on a shelf.

  This plant is pretty hardy, as it’s used to quite extreme conditions, growing in the crevices on rock faces. Your Hawaiian palm won’t need much water, so just give it a drink when the soil has dried out. You can stick your finger into the soil to check. It will grow best in a spot that gets bright, indirect sunlight - like away from the window in a sunny room. Avoid too much direct sunshine as it can burn the leaves. The Hawaiian palm prefers a stable temperature so try to keep yours away from any particularly cold draughts or hot radiators.

  With its striking appearance and easy care, the Hawaiian palm is an easy way to bring a touch of paradise to your home.

  Did you know?

  As the name suggests, this plant is native to Hawaii where it grows in rocky crevices.