General Description/History

Fan palms are found throughout the Pacific and are most commonly found in shady areas of rainforest. There are 134 species in the genus, but only one, L. ramseyi is commonly sold as a foliage.

Australian fan palms have very large leaves (up to 2 m in diameter) that are rounded, olive to dark green in colour with a relatively thin, but strong stem. Leaves are distinctly corrugated and jagged at the tips and made up of several segments. Leaf segments are wedge-shaped, and can be either divided, to create a windmill shape, or joined to create a round fan shape.

What to look for

• Straight stems and clean green leaves;
• Avoid fans with brown marks or edges on the leaves.

Flower Care

1. Does not need to be refrigerated.
2. Recut at least 2 cm off each stem and place in water immediately.
3. A preservative is optional.
4. Replace vase water with fresh water every second day.

Interesting Facts about this Flower

Growing up to 6m in height, this large Australian palm can be found in the wild around Mission Beach, Tully, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation

Botanical Name: Licuala ramsayi

Common Names: Chakoro, Queensland Fan Palm

Stem Length: 50 – 100 cm

Country of Origin: Australia

Available Colours: Green

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Availability: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,Decemeber