Licuala peltata 'Sumawongii' - Sumawong, Pleated Licuala

Its got Gorgeous Leaves Del :)

Jacque:

Thanks! : > )

Yes, it is famous for its very large fronds which can grow to more than 7 feet / 2.3 meters in diameter.
This palm's largest frond is only 16 inches / 41cm. It has a long ways to go yet. : > )

thats a lovely plant

Beautiful leaves..........

like a pleated skirt.......

HOW BIG...7feet amazing ....:o))))))

Mushybanna:

Check out the pics of this palm on the internet...the fronds grow very large. : > )

Stunning leaves.

Dottydaisy2:

Thanks! : > )

The fronds will grow much larger in time.

Not seen this one before.

Dottydaisy2:

It's highly unlikely you'll see this palm for sale in the U. K. They only do well in a tropical or warm subtropical climate...and it's very, very rarely used as a house plant (even though it says often on the internet it can be used as a house plant...this palm is an understory tropical rain forest tree)...it prefers a heated greenhouse with a lot of heat and humidity.

No chance here then, it is such a beauty though.

Dottydaisy2:

Even here in San Diego...this palm is only available in some larger nurseries and in palm nurseries. I purchased this palm from a palm nursery in Northern San Diego County.