Licuala grandis

Ruffled Fan Palm (Licuala grandis) is a houseplant in the Arecaceae family, native to INTRODUCED. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. ASPCA pet-toxicity data has not been verified for this species; treat it as unknown. It is also known as Grosse Licuala Palm.

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? Not Verified

Toxic to Cats? Not Verified

Clinical Symptoms:

Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect

Minimum Light Requirement 2000 Lux

Maximum Light Tolerance 6000 Lux

Watering Frequency Every 7 Days

Temperature Envelope 16°C – 30°C

Ideal Ambient Humidity 55% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 8008690

Native Biogeographical Range INTRODUCED; Malaya; Santa Cruz Is.; Society Is.; Trinidad-Tobago

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