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The South American Licuala


realarch

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Here are a few photos of tropical palms from South America from the genus Chelyocarpus. They could be mistaken for Licuala because at first glance they are strikingly similar. Started out a bit slow in the beginning, but are now growing at a reasonable pace. In medium shade, ground is always moist, and humidity high.

The first is C. chuco, a one leaf door prize seedling about 10 years ago. It’s grown into a beautiful clumping palm with great color and shiny leaves. 

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Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

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The next one is C. ulei. Again, same conditions growing not far from C. chuco. This one is only a few years old and is still small, but has been a pretty good grower. More of a pinwheel leaf and a lighter green color. 

Tim

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Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

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Both are in my opinion amazing palms. I have both but my ulei is really really small 

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That Chuco is a really wild palm, almost like bowtie fans!  If the Leu Gardens one had survived the 2009 extended 29F event I'd probably plant several...if I could find them!

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chuco in full sun (with grass):

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Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

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Thanks Lars. Sometimes it does feel like Noah’s ark around here. Then something else comes along…..:mellow:

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

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