what is this plant?

Question

This plant is growing on my large palm tree. What is it? Should I keep it or rip it out?
Thank you.

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Answer 1

This is quite interesting. Somehow, there appears to be a rubber tree (Ficus elastica) attached to your palm! Trees don't usually graft outside of their own species, but in some rare cases it can happen. There are two likely scenarios here.

1. The tree has grafted to the other species, or

2. A rubber tree seedling has sprouted in one of the old leaf stem areas.

I think that you should contact your local extension service and show them, or see if you can get up there and check to see if it is attached, or just rooted into the tree like a pot.

This link will help you to find your closest extension service: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search