Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm

$190.00

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Size: 30cm/33m

30cm/33m 40cm/45L

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About Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm

Licuala elegans, commonly known as Elegant Fan Palm, is a striking evergreen tropical palm valued for its large pleated fan-shaped leaves and lush architectural form. The broad circular foliage creates dramatic rainforest texture and strong visual impact, making it highly desirable for tropical gardens, resort landscapes, and indoor feature planting.

It performs best in filtered light to partial shade and rich, well-drained soils with reliable moisture and humidity. Suited to tropical, subtropical, indoor, and protected frost-free climates, it establishes steadily and develops dense healthy foliage while thriving in warm sheltered environments protected from harsh winds.

They look excellent when used for tropical understory planting, courtyard gardens, indoor displays, and resort-style landscapes where bold foliage texture and exotic greenery are desired. This variety is commonly specified for rainforest gardens, luxury poolside planting, and decorative container features.

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Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m - 5m

Mature Width: 1m - 3m

Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm is expected to grow 15cm - 40cm per year under suitable conditions.

Frost Tolerance

Is Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm frost tolerant?

Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Flowering Information

Licuala elegans produces small creamy-white flowers on branching stems beneath the foliage canopy on mature plants, occasionally followed by decorative fruit. While flowering is subtle, the plant is primarily valued for its striking pleated fan-shaped foliage and lush tropical appearance.

Native Information

Is Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm an Australian Native? No

Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm is Native to Tropical regions of northern Australia and nearby rainforest environments where Licuala elegans naturally grows in humid shaded conditions.

Wildlife Value

Its dense tropical foliage creates sheltered habitat for beneficial insects, frogs and small wildlife within subtropical garden settings. The layered fan-shaped leaves also contribute to cooler humid microclimates that support biodiversity throughout the landscape.

Sunlight Information

Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm will thrive best in:

Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Licuala elegans performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with high organic content and an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate heavier soils if improved with compost and organic matter to support drainage and moisture retention. Avoid dry sandy soils or persistently waterlogged conditions, as both extremes can reduce vigour and foliage quality. Keep soil consistently moist during active growth for best performance and appearance.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Elegant Fan Palm

Genus: Licuala

Botanical Species: elegans

Family: Arecaceae

Botanical Name: Licuala elegans

Landscape Uses

Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm works in an:

Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
Rainforest / Subtropical Garden – dense greenery for a rich, exotic feel.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Position in filtered light or partial shade.
Use fertile moisture-retentive soil conditions.
Water regularly during establishment.
Apply mulch to assist root moisture retention.
Protect from drying winds and frost exposure.

Feature Planting: 1.5m - 3m
Mass Planting: 1m - 2m

Maintain regular moisture and humidity.
Remove damaged fronds as required.
Feed lightly during active growth with palm fertiliser if necessary.

Rich organic soils: Encourages lush vigorous foliage growth.
Moist soils: Supports healthy tropical establishment.
Loam soils: Provides balanced drainage and moisture retention.

Licuala elegans – Elegant Fan Palm is expected to grow 15cm - 40cm per year under suitable conditions.

Slow Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)

Thrives in

Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish healthy steady growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Ruffled Fan Palm shows moderate drought tolerance for short periods but performs best with consistent moisture to maintain lush foliage quality and vigorous growth.