Licuala grandis is native to lowland rainforests of the Soloman Islands, and Vanuatu, hence it’s name.
Licuala grandis is a gorgeous small palm that can be grown indoors in containers. With proper conditions - it demands shade and protection, especially from wind, which will tear up its bright shiny large pleated fronds - this palm is an excellent specimen in the tropical landscape.
The Licuala grandis is a truly out of the ordinary palm. It is a slow growing, hermaphrodite palm with solitary trunk of up to 3 m of height and 5-6 cm in thickness, with the old dry leaves persisting.
Leaves slapped with petiole of 50-100 cm in length, indented in the inferior part of the margins. Generally whole lamina, although sometimes is divided in three or more segments. Inflorescence is born between the base of the leaves and they are of greater length than the leaves, hanging. Fruits are balls reddish in colour up to 1.2 cm in diameter.
Licuala grandis likes moist soil and - when mature - is comfortable in full sun as long as the humidity is high. In the sub-tropics, where there are longer periods without rain this palm requires some shade and regular watering. Although they are known to have survived temperatures of -1.5° C. it is advisable to plant this palm in regions only where temperatures do not fall below 3 degrees C
Plant seeds in a loose mixture of perlite and peat moss in a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio is good, but you can use sand as well. Plant in a warm place out of direct sunlight.
Soil temperature of 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit seems to be ideal. This can be accomplished using bottom heat or a heated greenhouse. Pot on when 2 to 3 leaves have formed. Water once a day in a greenhouse, but don’t over water.
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