Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum Hystrix) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Rhapidophyllum hystrix, commonly known as needle palm, is a slow-growing, shrubby, clumping palm native to the southeastern United States. It is noted for its sharp needle-like spines at the base of its fronds.