Licuala, Paradise Palm 'Mapu'

Licualamattanensis

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Agana Heights, Guam

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Venice, FL (Zone 10a) | November 2005 | positive

This is the only Licuala that I know of that has spineless petioles. I was lucky enough to find a small one-leafed plant a while back, an...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

This is one of the 'ultimate' palms for the collector, but unfortunately it is very slow growing and very cold sensitive. This Bornean p...Read More

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