The Licuala Palm (Licuala grandis), also called the Ruffled Fan Palm, is a small, elegant palm with round, pleated leaves that look like crisp paper fans. Native to the rainforests of Vanuatu, it is one of the most beautiful palms for a sheltered, shaded spot in a South Florida garden.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Licuala Palm Breakdown
Appearance:
Nearly circular, undivided leaves 2–3 feet across, glossy green and deeply pleated with a notched outer edge, held on slender stems around a single thin trunk.
The crown is compact and symmetrical. Mature plants carry small white flowers followed by bright red fruit.
Growth Rate:
Slow.
Plan on a palm that stays in scale for many years.
Size:
6–8 feet tall (occasionally 10) with a 4–6 foot spread.
Available in 7-gallon.
Sunlight Requirements:
Shade to part shade.
The big leaves burn in direct sun and tear in wind, so site it under tree canopy or on the sheltered side of a house or wall.
Water Needs:
Moderate to high.
Keep the soil evenly moist; it does not like to dry out.
Soil Preferences:
Rich, moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter; mulch well.
Maintenance:
Low.
Remove old leaves at the base and feed with palm fertilizer 2–3 times a year.
Landscape Use:
Shade specimen, courtyard and entry accent, understory beneath trees and tall palms, poolside beds under screen, and large containers on covered lanais.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 10b–11.
Leaves are damaged at freezing; shelter it on cold nights.
Few palms stop people in their tracks like a well-grown Licuala — give it shade, moisture, and protection from wind and it rewards you with perfect fans year after year.
Florida Delivery Available
We have Licuala Palm ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Licuala Palm in Florida
Choose Sun + Clearance
Palms prefer full to partial sun. Allow room for frond spread and future trunk growth.
Plant Slightly High
Dig a wide hole and plant with the root ball level to slightly above grade. Palms do not like being buried.
Backfill + Water In
Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly to settle. Avoid compacting too aggressively.
Consistent Watering (Critical)
Water deeply and consistently during the first few weeks. Most palm issues come from under-watering early on.
Fertilizer + Pruning
Remove only fully brown fronds. Apply a slow-release palm fertilizer after the palm has settled in.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
I was searching for a better plant source and after checking the internet, the consensus by most locals was to check out Dino's Palms. I have ordered multiple times and every plant I have gotten has been above expectations with health and fullness. The customer service is excellent! I am kind of blown away at how great this company is and will continue to use this as my main plant connection.
My experiences with Dinos have been wonderful. The communication about my orders & delivery was spot on, the deliveries guys quick, efficient and friendly - they even cleaned up fallen leaves from the driveway. But its the product that shined the most. Healthy, lush, vibrant. The same size posts as local nurseries - but the plants themselves were larger, fuller and more robust than anywhere we shopped. I cant say enough great things about their operations, their services and their products.
Installed 11 4.5ft clusia plants in my front lawn, quality work finished in great time, thank you!
