Also, despite its unique traits, the rummy palm is frequently mistaken for other species that are similar to it, like the Areca palm. Anyone wishing to grow this lovely prummy weallant must be aware of the unique requirements and characteristics of the rummy palm. distinctive pattern of growth. With their leaves growing from a central crown & arching elegantly outward, rummy palms have a distinctive growth pattern. This growth pattern influences their ecological role in addition to adding to their aesthetic value.