Licuala grandis

Licuala grandis

Well known by now for its large, circular, simple, undivided and closely pleated leaves, this Licuala makes an unusual plant for indoors or out. The seed germinates readily and grows slowly but steadily in the tropical or warm subtropical garden, producing a slim trunk in the process. It can be planted in sun or full shade but should be out of the wind.

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Seeds from this species ...

... are easy to germinate and need more than 1 year to sprout.
I sow these palm grow in steet plant in Phnom Penh in Cambodia so I picked some of the ripe fruit of the palm and peel of the skin of the seed. I germinate them in a cup and soil. watered it everyday and 2 weeks later I came back from Siam Reap to Phnom Penh and it have grow.
Submitted on 05/01/2007 by one of our visitors

...easy to germinate and need up to 6 months to sprout.
After 4 months, about 30-40% germination rate. Soaked in water for 7 days, then planted in small greenhouse with 50/50 mix of Miracle Grow and Jungle Growth.
Submitted on 16/03/2004 by one of our visitors

...very easy to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout.
Out of 20 seeds received 12 germinated in moist peat in clear plastic box with tight lid at constant 32 d. C. Germination started after 1 month of sowing and completed after about 3 months.All seedlings died relatively quickly one after another at the stage of first leaf development above soil.The loss was most probably because of low humidity.Germination of these seeds is not a question but the question is how to keep the seedlings alive indoors?
Submitted on 24/11/2003 by Sergei Leonov serileonov@hotmail.com

...easy to germinate and need up to 6 months to sprout.
Germinates in 2-3 months with or without soaking. This is a beautiful palm for indoor use.
Submitted on 01/03/2003 by Steve Flynn sflynn22@mac.com


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plant cultivation comments by our visitors
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Plants from this species ...

... are of excellent ornamental value
In Phnom Penh in Cambodia they need little care and grow normal.
A nice palm outdoor or indoor palm, the one I have is growing in Cambodia and about 5 year old it use normal soil, I have a three feet one and it can grow in shade or in full sun.
Submitted on 03/12/2007 by one of our visitors


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If you wish to read more on palm cultivation, we highly recommend Ornamental Palm Horticulture by Timothy K. Broschat and Alan W. Meerow, available in our bookshop.

Ratings and comments reflect individual experiences and the views of our visitors. They do not necessarily describe the most appropriate methods, nor are they necessarily valid for all seeds or plants of this species. Germination and plant cultivation success depends on many different factors; nevertheless, these experiences will hopefully aid you in your effort to get the best germination results from our seeds and the best growth results from your plants.

We recommend:

Martius, Book of Palms
by H. Walter Lack

Hardcover - 450 pages
19.8 x 13.5 inches!
11.1 pounds!
50 x 34 cm, 5 kg

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Suitable for: all

Martius's magnificent work on the varieties of palm tree. This epic folio was based on Martius's expedition to Brazil and Peru with zoologist Johann Baptist von Spix. From 1817 to 1820 the pair travelled over 2,250 km (1,400 miles) throughout the Amazon Basin, the most species-rich palm region in the world, collecting and sketching specimens.
In his epic work, Martius outlined the modern classification of palm, produced the first maps of palm biogeography, described all the palms of Brazil, and collated the sum of all known genera of the palm family. For apart from his own collection of specimens and notes, Martius also wrote about the findings of others.
Martius's folio is unusual in its inclusion of cross-sectioned diagrams, conveying the architecture of these mighty trees. Equally remarkable are the color landscapes showing various palms—often standing alone—which have a simple and elegant beauty. This famous work is an unrivaled landmark in botanic illustration and taxonomy.

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