🌿 Licuala grandis
Licuala grandis
Known as the Ruffled Fan Palm, this stunning understory palm produces nearly circular, deeply pleated fronds with scalloped edges, making it one of the most ornamental palms available.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Rainforests of Vanuatu in the South Pacific
☀️ Light: Filtered light to part shade; protect from harsh direct sun
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist; appreciates high humidity
📏 Size: Slow-growing palm that can eventually reach 4 to 6 feet
🌸 Bloom Time: Rarely, if ever, flowers in cultivation; grown for its stunning fronds
🌱 Landscape Use: A showstopping specimen for shaded gardens, courtyards, and patios
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.