realarch 6,281 Report post Posted April 23 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. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realarch 6,281 Report post Posted April 23 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 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John hovancsek 1,464 Report post Posted April 23 Both are in my opinion amazing palms. I have both but my ulei is really really small Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merlyn 2,064 Report post Posted April 23 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike in kurtistown 935 Report post Posted April 25 chuco in full sun (with grass): 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frond-friend42 414 Report post Posted April 26 Wow, Tim, such an extensive collection, never ceases to amaze. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realarch 6,281 Report post Posted April 26 Thanks Lars. Sometimes it does feel like Noah’s ark around here. Then something else comes along….. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
