{"product_id":"licuala-palme-licuala-grandis-fro-10-stk","title":"Ruffled Fan Palm (Licuala grandis) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licuala-palme, stor licuala-palme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruffled fan palm, Vanuatu fan palm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most distinctive tropical fan palms, especially known for its large, almost circular, and beautifully pleated leaves. The leaves have a glossy, deep green surface and a slightly wavy edge, giving them an almost pleated appearance. The unusual foliage makes this palm a sought-after ornamental plant among collectors of tropical and exotic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species originates from the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomon Islands group and Vanuatu in the southwestern Pacific. Here, it grows in humid tropical forest areas, where it is adapted to warmth, high humidity, and filtered sunlight under the forest canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm grows relatively slowly and eventually develops a single, slender trunk with a crown of large, round fan leaves. In well-developed plants, the leaves can be about a meter wide. In nature, the palm can reach a height of several meters, but in a pot, it normally remains significantly smaller. Its slow growth makes it suitable for cultivation in a bright conservatory, heated sunroom, or as a special houseplant, provided the humidity is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat especially distinguishes \u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e from many other fan palms is the almost entire, circular leaf blades. In most other species in the genus, the leaves are clearly divided into several wedge-shaped segments. This difference is seen, for example, in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/licuala-spinosa-10-stk\" title=\"Mangrove fan palm (Licuala spinosa) | seeds\"\u003emangrove fan palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, which also often develops multiple trunks and has a bushier growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting relative is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/gylden-licuala-palme-licuala-aurantiaca-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Golden licuala palm (Licuala aurantiaca) | seeds\"\u003egolden licuala palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala aurantiaca\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e, which is particularly known for its characteristic orange to golden leaf stalks and leaf sheaths. Botanically, this palm is today accepted under the name \u003cem\u003eLicuala paludosa\u003c\/em\u003e. Unlike \u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e, it has clearly divided fan leaves, and the unique color of its leaf stalks gives it a quite different appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three palms demonstrate in their own ways the great variation within the \u003cem\u003eLicuala\u003c\/em\u003e genus and are particularly interesting to grow side by side. You can also explore our entire \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmefro\" title=\"Our collection of palm seeds\"\u003eselection of palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, where you will find many other exciting palm species from all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e is a tropical forest palm that prefers warm, humid, and sheltered growing conditions. It thrives best with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bright to semi-shaded location without intense, direct midday sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA nutrient-rich, airy, and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEven soil moisture without standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh humidity, preferably over 60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperatures around 22-30 °C during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBright and warm overwintering, preferably above 15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh humidity is particularly important to maintain the large leaves without dry and brown leaf edges. The species does not tolerate frost and is therefore best suited for indoor cultivation or a heated conservatory under Danish conditions. In the summer, it can be placed outdoors in a warm and shaded spot protected from the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many other palms, \u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e develops a relatively deep root system. When repotting, it is therefore advantageous to choose a tall pot with plenty of room for the roots. Our special \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/palmepotte-1-8-liter\" title=\"Palm pot\"\u003epalm pots\u003c\/a\u003e are developed with extra depth and are well-suited for growing young palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under stable, warm, and humid conditions. It is advantageous to soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 24-48 hours before sowing. Any remaining fruit flesh should be removed first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow in an airy and well-drained sowing medium, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kokosmuld-kul-3-liter\" title=\"Coconut coir\"\u003ecoconut coir\u003c\/a\u003e mixed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\" title=\"Perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e (alternatively, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/pose-spire-metoden\" title=\"Bag germination method\"\u003ebag germination method\u003c\/a\u003e can be used)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCover the seeds lightly with about 1 cm of sowing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the temperature stable around 25-30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the sowing medium evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the sowing in a bright location, but without direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination can take several weeks to months and may be irregular. The freshness of the seeds and a stable temperature are very important, and it is crucial not to give up on the sowing too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants should be kept warm and protected from direct sun. When repotting, it is important to avoid damaging the sensitive roots. See also our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/spiring-af-palmefro\" title=\"Germination of palm seeds\"\u003earticle on germinating palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrnamental and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e is grown primarily as an ornamental and collector's palm. Its almost perfect, circular leaves are unusual even within the highly varied palm family and make the species easily recognizable among other tropical palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm is especially appreciated in tropical gardens, botanical collections, and conservatories, where its large, glossy leaves create a striking contrast to plants with narrow or feathery leaves. Its relatively slow growth also makes it interesting as a container plant that can develop over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cem\u003eLicuala\u003c\/em\u003e collectors, the species is particularly interesting as an example of the genus's almost undivided fan leaves. Compared to the bushier \u003cem\u003eLicuala spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e and the golden-colored \u003cem\u003eLicuala aurantiaca\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e has a simpler and more sculptural expression, where the large, round leaves are the plant's completely dominant feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e is therefore an obvious choice for the patient palm enthusiast who wants to grow an unusual tropical palm from seed and follow the development of its characteristic leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44534866542860,"sku":"EF-PA-012","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Licualagrandis_1.jpg?v=1690052452","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/licuala-palme-licuala-grandis-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}