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Licuala fordiana

chris78

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chris78

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I got a small seedling of Licuala fordiana and I have not found alot of information on them..... Has anyone try to grow them??

They seem easy to grow... my little guy has been outside all year... its in part sun and has not burned and never has gotten cold damage down to about 30F... It is still in a pot.. I want to plant it out but would like info on its requirements :hmm: sun, moisture, soil and cold tolerance!!!

Its native to China and the island of Hainan...

Below is a picture of Licuala fordiana, I got from the net....

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Phoenix Area, Arizona USA

Low Desert...... Zone 9b

Jan ave 66 high and 40 low

July ave 105 high and 80 low

About 4 to 8 frost a year...ave yearly min temp about 27F

About 8 inches of rain a year.

Low Desert

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Cool Mtn climate at 7,000'

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richnorm Grand Master

richnorm

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That one looks like it is in sun and is quite different to the picture on RPS. I doubt many have tried this palm in your conditions.... Good luck!

Eric in Orlando Grand Master

Eric in Orlando

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Being from southern China, its supposed to have some cold hardiness. It is also a small palm, usually trunkless 3-5ft tall. I grew some from seed from RPS and just planted some out this spring.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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I got a small seedling of Licuala fordiana and I have not found alot of information on them..... Has anyone try to grow them??

They seem easy to grow... my little guy has been outside all year... its in part sun and has not burned and never has gotten cold damage down to about 30F... It is still in a pot.. I want to plant it out but would like info on its requirements :hmm: sun, moisture, soil and cold tolerance!!!

Its native to China and the island of Hainan...

Below is a picture of Licuala fordiana, I got from the net....

Chris, Peter has a beautifull Licuala Fordiana which has grown non stop and flowered for its 2nd time a few months ago, Peter said Licuala Fordiana is one of the fastest Licualas he has grown from very small. Cassandra..Chris,.when, he returns home from hospsital he will take some shots..Cassandra

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richnorm Grand Master

richnorm

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I got a small seedling of Licuala fordiana and I have not found alot of information on them..... Has anyone try to grow them??

They seem easy to grow... my little guy has been outside all year... its in part sun and has not burned and never has gotten cold damage down to about 30F... It is still in a pot.. I want to plant it out but would like info on its requirements :hmm: sun, moisture, soil and cold tolerance!!!

Its native to China and the island of Hainan...

Below is a picture of Licuala fordiana, I got from the net....

Chris, Peter has a beautifull Licuala Fordiana which has grown non stop and flowered for its 2nd time a few months ago, Peter said Licuala Fordiana is one of the fastest Licualas he has grown from very small. Cassandra..Chris,.when, he returns home from hospsital he will take some shots..Cassandra

I nearly said, ask Pete when he's back online. Wasn't expecting that quite so soon! Thanks Cassandra, must be a very difficult time for you all.

cheers

Richard

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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I got a small seedling of Licuala fordiana and I have not found alot of information on them..... Has anyone try to grow them??

They seem easy to grow... my little guy has been outside all year... its in part sun and has not burned and never has gotten cold damage down to about 30F... It is still in a pot.. I want to plant it out but would like info on its requirements :hmm: sun, moisture, soil and cold tolerance!!!

Its native to China and the island of Hainan...

Below is a picture of Licuala fordiana, I got from the net....

Chris, Peter has a beautifull Licuala Fordiana which has grown non stop and flowered for its 2nd time a few months ago, Peter said Licuala Fordiana is one of the fastest Licualas he has grown from very small. Cassandra..Chris,.when, he returns home from hospsital he will take some shots..Cassandra

I nearly said, ask Pete when he's back online. Wasn't expecting that quite so soon! Thanks Cassandra, must be a very difficult time for you all.

cheers

Richard

Thanks Richard, yes this is a difficult time for me and our 5 children. Pete is destined to be in Great health very soon before we all leave to our favourite family getaways of Thailand. Here is a pic Pete took just over a year ago, he loves Licualas.. Cassandra post-0-030658500 1337916833_thumb.jpg

Daryl Grand Master

Daryl

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I have L.fordiana growing here too, and can say it is the hardiest Licuala I have...it takes drought, heat, freezing etc without a mark on it...

Daryl

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Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

edric Grand Master

edric

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I got a small seedling of Licuala fordiana and I have not found alot of information on them..... Has anyone try to grow them??

They seem easy to grow... my little guy has been outside all year... its in part sun and has not burned and never has gotten cold damage down to about 30F... It is still in a pot.. I want to plant it out but would like info on its requirements :hmm: sun, moisture, soil and cold tolerance!!!

Its native to China and the island of Hainan...

Below is a picture of Licuala fordiana, I got from the net....

Chris, Peter has a beautifull Licuala Fordiana which has grown non stop and flowered for its 2nd time a few months ago, Peter said Licuala Fordiana is one of the fastest Licualas he has grown from very small. Cassandra..Chris,.when, he returns home from hospsital he will take some shots..Cassandra

I nearly said, ask Pete when he's back online. Wasn't expecting that quite so soon! Thanks Cassandra, must be a very difficult time for you all.

cheers

Richard

Thanks Richard, yes this is a difficult time for me and our 5 children. Pete is destined to be in Great health very soon before we all leave to our favourite family getaways of Thailand. Here is a pic Pete took just over a year ago, he loves Licualas.. Cassandra post-0-030658500 1337916833_thumb.jpg

Hi Cassandra, I submitted Pete's photo to Palmpedia, thanks, Ed

http://www2.palmpedia.net/wiki/Licuala_fordiana

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Cindy Adair Grand Master

Cindy Adair

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I got a small seedling of Licuala fordiana and I have not found alot of information on them..... Has anyone try to grow them??

They seem easy to grow... my little guy has been outside all year... its in part sun and has not burned and never has gotten cold damage down to about 30F... It is still in a pot.. I want to plant it out but would like info on its requirements :hmm: sun, moisture, soil and cold tolerance!!!

Its native to China and the island of Hainan...

Below is a picture of Licuala fordiana, I got from the net....

Chris, Peter has a beautifull Licuala Fordiana which has grown non stop and flowered for its 2nd time a few months ago, Peter said Licuala Fordiana is one of the fastest Licualas he has grown from very small. Cassandra..Chris,.when, he returns home from hospsital he will take some shots..Cassandra

Cassandra,I'm sure everyone on Palmtalk is glad to hear about Pete making plans to come home and photograph palms again. We all look forward to hearing from him and appreciate the posts from you!

Cindy Adair

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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I am very glad to hear Pete will be able to make a full recovery. I have two Licuala fordianas and they are trouble free. Still small though...

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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Thanks for all this information. I've been considering L. fordiana for several years but hadn't found out enough info to know whether it can survive my climate.

Meg

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chris78 Rising Star

chris78

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I hope Pete has full recovery!!! and will be ok....

Thanks everyone for the info on this palm....

I sounds like it will be a nice palm and not to hard to grow... I have growen other Licualas species, but most need shade and a moist soil to do ok.... maybe this new species will be different....

Phoenix Area, Arizona USA

Low Desert...... Zone 9b

Jan ave 66 high and 40 low

July ave 105 high and 80 low

About 4 to 8 frost a year...ave yearly min temp about 27F

About 8 inches of rain a year.

Low Desert

Phoenix.gif

Cool Mtn climate at 7,000'

Parks.gif

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