Licuala sp. --Kalimantan Mottled Palm--

An undescribed, spectactular new dwarf palm with intensely mottled, fan shaped leaves, discovered in the undergrowth of tropical rainforests in Kalimantan, the Indonesian south of the island of Borneo. In cultivation it requires humid, tropical conditions.Cultural RequirementsSun Exposure Light shade in all climatesDeep shade when youngDeep shade in dry, hot climatesDeep shade in all climatesFrost Tolerance NoneWater Requirements ModerateWind Tolerance LowAppearanceGrowth Rate SlowGrowth Form ShrubOrnamental Value One of a kindUsesProperties ColorfulEvergreenHazards Child and Pet FriendlyGardening Ground CoverIndoorOrnamentalPotted