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Licuala peltata ‘Sumawongii’ - puckered leaves how long?

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November 7, 20205 yr

Anyone know long it takes for this palm to advance from what I would consider the juvenile puckered & cupped leaf phase? Curious to know how long it will take until the new leaves take on the circular flat appearance that makes this variety so attractive. This is probably 5 yrs old; I have owned it for 3 years. I’ve seen enough photos online of the immature phases and most seem to have the puckered, cupped distorted fan look, so I don’t think I have a mutant Sumawongii. Any thoughts on how many years to go? Photo below; my cattleya orchid was lonely and thinks it’s a palm now.

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November 9, 20205 yr

I don't really know. But I read that are really slow. Maybe 3-5 years i would guess.

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November 9, 20205 yr

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Thanks for the reply! I am thinking about the same. I guess that is part of what makes them so special...the time needed to obtain that unique beauty.