Ruffled Fan Palm

Scientific Name Common names

: Licuala grandis : Ruffled Fan Palm, Vanuatau Fan Palm, Palas Payung, ruffled lantan palm

Native to South East Asia, this ornamental palm has pleated leaves which are handsomely ruffled and toothed at the tip. This circular bright green leaves is about 20 inch or more in diameter and the trunk is about 4 to 5inches. The inflorescence arises among the leaves and will bear bisexual flowers. The fruit is bright red when ripe and the seeds are small and round. It can reach a height of 10 feet. Ruffled fan is mostly suited to outdoor/ patio use.

This slow growing palm requires constant warmth and high humidity. Propagation is through seeds. The seeds will germinate rapidly when fresh. It prefer light shades and does well in sandy loam soil. It can also be grown indoors in containers.