Licuala grandis (Ruffled fan palm)

Licuala grandis or the ruffled fan palm, is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae, native to Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific. It’s natural habitat grows is tropical rainforest where it can grow to 4-5m, indoors it can reach around 2m in height!

Care Difficulty: This plant has easy care needs.

Light requirements: As an indoor plant, it requires bright but indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. Can handle some shade.

Watering: Water thoroughly after allowing the top 2 inches of soil to dry out. This plant does not like overwatering so make sure the soil has sufficient drainage and that the pot has drainage holes. Cut back in winter.

Humidity: Loves humidity. Grouping humidity-loving plants together can help, as can placing pots of a wet pebble tray. You can mist the area around the foliage although this will only increase humidity temporarily. Humidifiers, kitchens or bathrooms are also beneficial to increase humidity.

Toxicity: Non toxic to pets & humans.

Feeding: Can be fed in the growing season during spring and summer once every 4 weeks, but refrain from feeding in winter.

Repotting: Can be repotted every 2-3 years or when it has outgrown its current pot. Choose a pot one size bigger with adequate drainage.