EXOTIC WHEN WELL GROWN
FACTS ABOUT LICUALA SPINOSA
Common Names: | Spiny Licuala palm, Mangrove Fan Palm |
ID: | 2181 |
Locality: | Southeast Asia |
Cold Hardiness: | 26º F. |
Trunk Type: | This palm has slender trunks (about an inch); crown is brown and fibrous. |
Leaf Type: | Fan leaf, the petiole (leafstalk) is heavily armed with spines. |
Suckering/Solitary: | Suckering (multiple trunks). |
Maintenance: | Is a great palm for those who have some experience growing palms. Normal watering needs. |
Speed of growth: | Slow |
Height: | Approximately 8 feet |
Soil requirements: | Rich soil with good drainage. |
Sun requirements: | Shade or filtered light. |
General Description: | This is a very nice palm for a true enthusiast. It can be a bit fickle but it is worth a try if you live in a warmer area. |
Further Data: | If you like this palm see Rhapis excelsa, Licuala ramsayi, Licuala radula, Licuala elegans and Sabal mauritiiformis. |
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