Licuala grandis 24cm Care & Tips
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Dispatch time: Usually 10–20 days from order completion, depending on the grower’s availability. You’ll receive a plant in excellent condition: direct collection from the producer, quick quality check, and dispatch without prolonged storage.
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The fan palm with near-round pleated leaves that look designed 🪭
Family: Arecaceae • Pot diameter: 24 cm • Height: 120 cm
Licuala grandis is a plant that never goes unnoticed: a collector fan palm with near-round, deeply pleated, perfectly symmetrical leaves that open like a hand fan and instantly add a luxurious feel to a space. Its look is clean, architectural and extremely photogenic, but the real power is the texture and geometry of the leaf—natural design that looks curated even when the interior is minimal. It’s a brilliant choice for bright spots at home or in the office, when you want presence and character without excess.
In a bright spot with indirect light, away from direct sun that can mark the foliage. It loves stability: avoid drafts, sudden temperature changes and frequent moving. The mix should drain well, keeping light moisture without standing water. If the air is dry, leaf edges can look more sensitive—gentle humidity support makes a visible difference.
Role in a composition: a focal plant with geometric texture and a luxury feel.
Taxonomic background: The genus Licuala belongs to the family Arecaceae and includes tropical palms from Asia and the Pacific with pleated, fan-shaped leaves. Licuala grandis is notable for its almost disc-like leaf outline and strong symmetry—an iconic species among collector palms.
Native range & ecology: The species occurs in humid, island-influenced tropical regions of the Pacific and is associated with high-humidity forest ecosystems, often as an understory palm.
Naming (etymology): The genus name has historically been used for fan palms in the broader region. The epithet grandis refers to its “grand” presence and impressive foliage. Its ornamental adoption is driven mainly by the unique leaf morphology.
Propagation: This is a botanical species rather than a protected cultivar. In production it is propagated mainly by seed, aiming to preserve the typical morphology (pleated, symmetrical, near-round fan leaves) that made it famous worldwide.
| 🔎 Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Botanical name | Licuala grandis |
| 🏷️ Family | Arecaceae |
| 🌤️ Light | Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun on the leaves. |
| 💧 Watering | Consistent: lightly moist mix, without waterlogging or standing water. |
| 💦 Humidity | Prefers higher humidity for the best foliage look. |
| 🌱 Growth rate | Slow to moderate, focused on steady leaf quality. |
| 🐾 Toxicity | Suitable for homes with children and pets. |
Bright, indirect light. Direct sun can mark the leaves and reduce their clean look.
Keep the mix lightly moist. Water when the top layer dries, and always empty any water left in the saucer.
Usually dry air or inconsistent watering. Aim for steadier moisture and a gentle humidity boost in the room.
No. Repot carefully and only when truly needed, to avoid disturbing the root system.
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photos. Shape, size and colour can vary with season, growing conditions and the plant’s nature.