Mapu time

[happypalms]

A few mapu to put in the collection. Five in total that will remain in there container in the collection in the greenhouse. 

[Harry’s Palms]

Lovely palm. Harry

[Hu Palmeras]

Very cool my friend Richard

[gyuseppe]

Richard, I've always liked this species, but unfortunately they don't last long in my garden.

[happypalms]

1 hour ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Lovely palm. Harry

I can see why there so popular. 
Richard 

[happypalms]

1 minute ago, gyuseppe said:

Richard, I've always liked this species, but unfortunately they don't last long in my garden.

I don’t ever think I will plant any in the ground in my garden either. 

[happypalms]

1 hour ago, Hu Palmeras said:

Very cool my friend Richard

They don’t get any better than mapu palms. 

[Hu Palmeras]

Yes, I was able to purchase them at RPS. I bought both varieties and many other beautiful palm varieties.

[Hu Palmeras]

Hace 4 minutos, happypalms dijo:

No hay nada mejor que las palmeras mapu. 

I don't know if they can really stand the winter climate of Chile.

[gyuseppe]

2 minutes ago, Hu Palmeras said:

I don't know if they can really stand the winter climate of Chile.

Ugo I really don't think so, unfortunately we have to settle

[Hu Palmeras]

I can't reach the heart or the needles. I've used them all.💜

[Hu Palmeras]

That's right. I hope to protect them in winter. I'll have to keep them warm and protected with anti-frost netting.

[happypalms]

24 minutes ago, Hu Palmeras said:

Yes, I was able to purchase them at RPS. I bought both varieties and many other beautiful palm varieties.

There are a lot different forms available. 

[happypalms]

24 minutes ago, Hu Palmeras said:

I don't know if they can really stand the winter climate of Chile.

Not a chance outside that’s for sure. 

[Hu Palmeras]

Of course, Richard. The two most sought-after or worked on are Licuala mattanensis and Licuala Mapu.

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2 minutes ago, Hu Palmeras said:

Of course, Richard. The two most sought-after or worked on are Licuala mattanensis and Licuala Mapu.

There are a few lanonia varieties coming out now that are very similar in appearance not as grand but cold hardy. There are a port man mapu the lanonia dasyantha. 

[Hu Palmeras]

I will have to protect them with anti-frost mesh.

[happypalms]

27 minutes ago, Hu Palmeras said:

I will have to protect them with anti-frost mesh.

Good luck with that, I would bring them indoors in winter in a fish tank terrarium in chile. 

[Hu Palmeras]

Thanks, my friend Richard. I enjoyed hearing that. I'll have to protect them so I can enjoy them.

[happypalms]

12 hours ago, Hu Palmeras said:

Thanks, my friend Richard. I enjoyed hearing that. I'll have to protect them so I can enjoy them.

Most definitely protect them, I hear they don’t like below ten degrees. I had one seedling live in my hothouse this winter untouched by the cold weather, I was very surprised to see it live. Maybe if they are germinated in the cool climate they might have a bit of cool tolerance. 

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On 10/16/2025 at 10:53 PM, Hu Palmeras said:

Thanks, my friend Richard. I enjoyed hearing that. I'll have to protect them so I can enjoy them.

To many the MAPU is a holy grail palm I can see why now. There absolutely gorgeous!

[xtazia]

Beautiful !!! 🤩

I just unboxed my lil mapu today !! Have him in my greenhouse cabinet next to Joey. In the summer I think he will spend time outdoors on my porch. 
 

this may sound silly but I’m worried about the mottling disappearing if there’s not enough light. lol. I know they are shade lovers !

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30 minutes ago, xtazia said:

Beautiful !!! 🤩

I just unboxed my lil mapu today !! Have him in my greenhouse cabinet next to Joey. In the summer I think he will spend time outdoors on my porch. 
 

this may sound silly but I’m worried about the mottling disappearing if there’s not enough light. lol. I know they are shade lovers !

There pretty amazing to look at absolutely gorgeous, just keep an eye on the humidity they love it.

With lanonia dasyatha they lose there mottling if fertilised a lot, iam not sure about MAPU losing mottling it’s a very dominant mottling they have. But the ones I have I won’t be pushing fertiliser a lot on them just to try too avoid them losing there colour.

Definatly a shade lover and water they will drink any amount of water given provided they have drainage.

[xtazia]

 

51 minutes ago, happypalms said:

There pretty amazing to look at absolutely gorgeous, just keep an eye on the humidity they love it.

With lanonia dasyatha they lose there mottling if fertilised a lot, iam not sure about MAPU losing mottling it’s a very dominant mottling they have. But the ones I have I won’t be pushing fertiliser a lot on them just to try too avoid them losing there colour.

Definatly a shade lover and water they will drink any amount of water given provided they have drainage.

Regarding fertilizer - how often do you plan on feeding your mapu ? you think adding fertilizer will cause the mottling to fade ? 

[xtazia]

Here’s my mapu in my cabinet. 
the funky color is my grow lights are pink 😁

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On 11/25/2025 at 2:19 PM, xtazia said:

 

Regarding fertilizer - how often do you plan on feeding your mapu ? you think adding fertilizer will cause the mottling to fade ? 

I only fertilise with liquid fish emulsion or liquid kelp. Usually 2 ferts one water then two waters one fert. But if you’re plant is healthy and in good health from the organic matter in the potting mix just a little liquid feed occasionally will do wonders.

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On 11/25/2025 at 2:26 PM, xtazia said:

Here’s my mapu in my cabinet. 
the funky color is my grow lights are pink 😁

Beautiful little mapu! 

[Cindy Adair]

This is one of those must have species that I got going almost as soon as I bought my first farm in PR. 
 

I know I have an unfair advantage as it never gets colder than 65 degrees F or above 90 F and plenty of rain and shade. 
 

A couple of mine are seeding and after sowing in pots, sprouts are popping up. Takes 9-15 months. 
 

I plant all Licualas out when just a few leaves and just wait while nature cares for them. I never fertilize or water them. 
 

I have scattered the larger ones about, but the babies are going to be grouped together in the ground eventually. 
 

The markings stay beautiful no matter whether in full or part shade. 
 

I hope everyone on PT ends up with at least one of these!

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11 hours ago, Cindy Adair said:

This is one of those must have species that I got going almost as soon as I bought my first farm in PR. 
 

I know I have an unfair advantage as it never gets colder than 65 degrees F or above 90 F and plenty of rain and shade. 
 

A couple of mine are seeding and after sowing in pots, sprouts are popping up. Takes 9-15 months. 
 

I plant all Licualas out when just a few leaves and just wait while nature cares for them. I never fertilize or water them. 
 

I have scattered the larger ones about, but the babies are going to be grouped together in the ground eventually. 
 

The markings stay beautiful no matter whether in full or part shade. 
 

I hope everyone on PT ends up with at least one of these!

They are just one of those palms that make you go wow. And that one you have is a fine example of such beauty. Your climate is absolutely beautiful for palms of the tropical varieties all those super beautiful Borneo palms. I have always wanted to move to cairns and grow that magical garden where as you say just put those tiny seedlings in and walk away and let Mother Nature do the rest. 
Unfortunatly I could not leave my garden that I have now! 

[xtazia]

On 12/3/2025 at 2:33 PM, Cindy Adair said:

This is one of those must have species that I got going almost as soon as I bought my first farm in PR. 
 

I know I have an unfair advantage as it never gets colder than 65 degrees F or above 90 F and plenty of rain and shade. 
 

A couple of mine are seeding and after sowing in pots, sprouts are popping up. Takes 9-15 months. 
 

I plant all Licualas out when just a few leaves and just wait while nature cares for them. I never fertilize or water them. 
 

I have scattered the larger ones about, but the babies are going to be grouped together in the ground eventually. 
 

The markings stay beautiful no matter whether in full or part shade. 
 

I hope everyone on PT ends up with at least one of these!

 

WOW Cindy !!! those are spectacular !!!! How old is your palm & how long has it been in the ground ?