Palm Kol | Ruffled Fan Palm | Licuala grandis

A renowned botanist specializing in palms, Robert Lee Riffle, expressed that the Ruffled Fan Palm is among the few plants with elegant features that is first-class. Living up to their name, the slow-growing palm with fan-shaped pleated leaves and an arching stem adds a wonderful accent to your lively space.

As a palm species that originates from the rainforest, where the soil is loamy, the Ruffled Fan Palm thrives in moist, fertile and well-draining soil. Give a little extra humidity and they will love you back. This is one refined plant that does demand a lot of your time, perfect for the busy-bees that still want to have well-decorated spaces.

Pro Tip!

The Ruffled Fan Palm is known for their pleated-look. They are best placed in areas protected from heavy winds, as it will easily shred the leaves.

Things you need to know

Botanical name

Licuala grandis

Origin

Solomon Islands, Vanuatu Islands, Southeast Asian Pacific

Nickname

Palm Kol

Palm Kipas

Ruffled Fan Palm

Palas Palm