Coconut palm Cocos nuciferaAdd a tropical feel to your house with the coconut palm (Cocus nucifera)! It gives our living room an exotic touch The large, glossy leaves grow straight from the coconut. Coconut palms also grow quickly. This tropical plant needs very high humidity. That is why we spray the leaves at least once per week. This prevents the leaf edges from drying out. Put the palm in a bright spot, but away from direct sunlight. Don't water it until the soil feels dry