Ruffled Fan Palm (Licuala Grandis) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Licuala grandis is a slow-growing, evergreen palm native to the rainforests of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, known for its distinctive large, circular, pleated fan-shaped leaves.

Ruffled Fan Palm

Ruffled Fan Palm

Licuala Grandis

Licuala grandis is a slow-growing, evergreen palm native to the rainforests of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, known for its distinctive large, circular, pleated fan-shaped leaves.

Quick Facts

Type
palm
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Ruffled Fan Palm

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Arecaceae
Genus:Licuala