Licuala peltata and L. peltata var. sumawongii side by side

[Eric in Orlando]

Licuala peltata var. sumawongii is a well known palm but the divided leaf form of L. peltata is much less common. It is as cold hardy as L. peltata var. sumawongii but is a bit faster growing. Here they are both at Leu Gardens. The entire leaf form, L. peltata var. sumawongii is on the left and L. peltata on the right. (The palm behind it is Livistona australis).

[doranakandawatta]

WOW, Eric, very interesting and instructive picture, Thanks!

But: which species stands in the middle : A Rhapis or a Livistona ?

And: I am fond of the 'Sumawongii' but the normal peltata is very beautiful too.

Actually : nice to see these three species together (for the development they have now, I wonder how it becomes when they'll start to grow)

[aussiearoids]

I have noticed a lot of dead leaves on my Lic. peltata .. Very pleased with the growth rate . 

Could the lack of full sun be the problem ? It is a bit crowded where it is planted .

 

[Eric in Orlando]

On 8/28/2017, 12:59:45, doranakandawatta said:

WOW, Eric, very interesting and instructive picture, Thanks!

But: which species stands in the middle : A Rhapis or a Livistona ?

And: I am fond of the 'Sumawongii' but the normal peltata is very beautiful too.

Actually : nice to see these three species together (for the development they have now, I wonder how it becomes when they'll start to grow)

It is a Livistona australis behind them.

[Eric in Orlando]

On 8/29/2017, 6:39:48, aussiearoids said:

I have noticed a lot of dead leaves on my Lic. peltata .. Very pleased with the growth rate . 

Could the lack of full sun be the problem ? It is a bit crowded where it is planted .

 

We have several here and all are in shade, a couple in deeper shade and they are growing fine. 

[Jeff Searle]

I have a very large Licuala peltata in the yard that I love. I get all my seed from it and is one of the most asked palms in the garden.

[annafl]

I just obtained a very small Licuala peltata var. peltata a week ago.  Wondering how big it should be before it is planted out in the garden.  I'm not always good with small pots.  Also, how much space and water it will thrive in.  Thanks for any suggestions.

 

1 hour ago, Eric in Orlando said:

We have several here and all are in shade, a couple in deeper shade and they are growing fine. 

 

Edited August 30, 2017 by annafl

[Eric in Orlando]

22 hours ago, Jeff Searle said:

I have a very large Licuala peltata in the yard that I love. I get all my seed from it and is one of the most asked palms in the garden.

 

Post a photo of it,I would love to see it.

[Eric in Orlando]

20 hours ago, annafl said:

I just obtained a very small Licuala peltata var. peltata a week ago.  Wondering how big it should be before it is planted out in the garden.  I'm not always good with small pots.  Also, how much space and water it will thrive in.  Thanks for any suggestions.

 

 

Give it a shady spot and keep it well watered, especially a small specimen. They eventually can grow 10-20 feet but are on the slow side.

[aussiearoids]

I have noticed a lot of dead leaves on my Lic. peltata .. Very pleased with the growth rate . 

Could the lack of full sun be the problem ? It is a bit crowded where it is planted .

 

[aussiearoids]

Gave it a good irrigate today .. has a new leaf coming 

[annafl]

8 hours ago, Eric in Orlando said:

Give it a shady spot and keep it well watered, especially a small specimen. They eventually can grow 10-20 feet but are on the slow side.

Thanks, Eric.

 

[Eric in Orlando]

16 hours ago, annafl said:

Thanks, Eric.

 

 

You're welcome. This is one of the hardier Licuala.

[Jeff Searle]

On 8/31/2017, 8:17:53, Eric in Orlando said:

 

Post a photo of it,I would love to see it.

I wish I could, but it doesn't allow from my phone.

[annafl]

4 hours ago, Eric in Orlando said:

 

You're welcome. This is one of the hardier Licuala.

Thanks.  Now, when I see something grows well for you at Leu Gardens, I feel good about trying it in mine.  We have very similar conditions and microclimates.  Thanks so much.  You are a great resource and I look forward to your posts.

[Eric in Orlando]

3 hours ago, Jeff Searle said:

I wish I could, but it doesn't allow from my phone.

 

How tall is it? 

[Eric in Orlando]

2 hours ago, annafl said:

Thanks.  Now, when I see something grows well for you at Leu Gardens, I feel good about trying it in mine.  We have very similar conditions and microclimates.  Thanks so much.  You are a great resource and I look forward to your posts.

I'm glad the info is helpful.

Our oldest L. peltata was planted back in 1999 so 18 years is good!