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Licuala Maculata Palm
Licuala Maculata Palm
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Licuala Maculata Palm is a tropical beauty with unique, speckled green leaves featuring light patterns. Its compact size and striking foliage make it a perfect choice for indoor plant lovers or garden enthusiasts.
What You Will Receive:
- A healthy, well-rooted Licuala Maculata Palm with 2-4 leaves.
- Plant size may vary depending on stock; please refer to product photos for details.
- Carefully packaged to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition.
Licuala Maculata Palm – A Rare, Exotic Fan Palm with Unique Spotted Foliage
The Licuala Maculata Palm is a stunning and rare tropical palm species, admired for its broad, fan-shaped leaves elegantly speckled with creamy white spots. Unlike traditional green palms, this variety stands out with its distinctive variegated pattern, making it a true collector’s gem and a must-have for rare plant enthusiasts.
Showpiece Spotlight
Round, pleated fans perched on speckled petioles give Licuala maculata a sculptural, gallery-ready presence. This compact palm reads refined and tropical at once—perfect for living rooms, entry tables, or hotel-lobby vibes at home.
Form & Foliage
- Botanical: Licuala maculata (often traded alongside Pinanga “maculata” types)
- Habit: slow, self-supporting clump with elegant, circular fronds
- Leaf look: glossy, segmented fans; petioles with natural mottling
- Indoor scale: typically ~40–90 cm (16–35 in) with steady culture
- Pet note: keep out of nibbling reach
Placement & Styling Cues
Let side light graze the fans so the pleats cast soft shadows—matte stone or sand planters amplify the luxe, resort feel. Works beautifully as a single statement or paired with deep-green aroids for contrast.
Care Blueprint
- Light: diffused daylight or gentle morning sun; avoid harsh noon glare to protect the leaf edges.
- Climate: prefers a warm, moisture-friendly room—~55–75% RH; 20–30 °C (68–86 °F).
- Water: give a thorough soak when the top layer just dries back; allow full drainage.
- Medium: breathable, drainage-forward blend (coco fiber + fine bark + pumice/perlite) with a light sphagnum buffer.
- Feeding: light, regular nutrition at ¼–½ strength during active months; ease off in cooler periods.
- Extras: use low-mineral water if your tap is hard; occasional misting or a nearby humidifier keeps fans pristine.
Settle-In Notes
Increase brightness gradually over a week. Rotate the planter every two weeks so fronds orient evenly; new leaves typically show the cleanest gloss and geometry.
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