Licuala grandis grows best in warm, humid conditions and requires bright sunlight and well-draining soil.
It thrives outdoors in tropical climates but makes an attractivetall houseplant, too.
Licuala Grandis Care
Here are the main care requirements for growing a licuala grandis.
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Light
The licuala grandis does best in full sun conditions but prefers to receive indirect light.
Outdoors, it will thrive in a spot that receives dappled sunshine for about eight hours a day.
Indoors, place the palm in a location with bright, indirect light.
Soil
Soil conditions should be moist but well-draining for this palm species.
A well-aeratedpotting mixthat contains perlite, peat moss, and potting soil is ideal.
This palm will do fine in acidic, neutral, and alkaline soil pH levels.
Water
This palm tree requires regular watering to maintain adequate soil moisture.
It does best with temperatures between 75F and 80F, but it is cold hardy to 32F once mature.
Apply according to the package instructions during the growing season.
Pruning
Heavy pruning is not necessary to maintain the shape and appearance of the licuala grandis.
However, lower fronds may turn brown with age; these can be removed as needed.
If you do, be prepared for a rather long germination process.
However, with patience and the right growing conditions, you could succeed.
You will need small pots, moist, well-draining potting mix, and a heating tray.
Then, stick to this.
You will only need to repot the licuala grandis every two or three years.
When its time to repot, heres how to do it.
Choose a pot with drain holes that is one or two sizes larger than the current pot.
Gently tip the potted palm onto its side and tap the pot to loosen the roots.
Slide the palm out and plant it into the new container with a well-draining soil mix.
Common Problems With Licuala Grandis
Under the right climate conditions, licuala grandis encounter relatively few problems.
Yellowing leaves can be a sign that the licuala grandis is receiving too much direct sunlight.
Remember that dappled light is best for this species.
Another reason that licuala grandis leaves turn yellow is oversaturated soil.
Inspect the root ball, looking for brown, stringy, and foul-smelling roots.
it’s possible for you to increase the frequency of watering but be careful not to oversaturate the soil.
Overexposure to sunlight can also cause browning tips.
The leaves of the licuala grandis can become scorched if light levels are too intense.
Usually, the leaves will first turn yellow and then turn brown and crispy.
Move the plant to a new location that receives less direct sunlight.
This plant is hardy in USDA zones 10 and 11 and it can withstand temperatures as low as 32F.
For Liculala grandis palms planted outdoors, you could expect a mature height of 10 to 15 feet.
In either case, a mature Linculala grandis palm has a spread of about 5 to 6 feet.
No, this palm variety grows slowly.
Licuala grandis grows just a few inches each year.
