(1/8) Potted Fan Palm showing broad leaves
(2/8) Fan Palms form great stands in the rainforests. This photo was taken in North Queensland by Staff from Daleys
(3/8) Fan Palms form great stands in the rainforests. This photo was taken in North Queensland by Staff from Daleys
(4/8) Fan Palm massive leaves in FNQ
(5/8) Fan Palm massive leaves in FNQ
(6/8) Young Fan palms in FNQ
(7/8) Palm - Fan For Sale
(8/8) Palm - Fan For Sale
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Palm - Fan
Licuala ramsayi
Tropical native palm with striking, fan-shaped palm leaves, up to 2m in diameter. A single trunk supports the crown of bright green, almost round leaves, forming the sub canopy of North Qld rainforest. Endemic to the Wet Tropics, from Ingham to Cooktown, ... Read Morein rainforests and swamps. Prefers warm temperatures above 12C and high rainfall and humidity. Slow growing and tolerant of shade, and this is preferential when young. They prefer increasing light exposure as they grow. May make a beautiful indoor plant with care. Fruits are an important food source for Cassowaries during the wet season, when little else is available. For Aboriginal people, the trees are an important part of their cultural history, being used for food and shelter construction.
Other Names: Australian Fan Palm, Queensland Fan Palm, Hessian Hair Fan Palm, Mission Beach fan palm.
$19.90 ($19.90-$19.90 choose a size)
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Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical
Grown From Seedling
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years
Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%), Shade (Sun:0-50%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
Plant Width 2-4m