Licuala mapu
Scientific name: Licuala mapu
Common names: Jedi Palm
Natural habitat: rainforests of Malaysia
Soil: well-draining soil mix. A blend of garden soil, compost, and sand works well.
Light: filtered
Watering: Requires regular watering but should not be left in standing water. Ensure the soil is moist but not soggy.
Hardiness: not below 50°F (10°C)
Growing habit: solitary; height of about 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) at maturity
Unfortunately no palms allowed be exported from Thailand to USA and all EU/EEA countries. OK to Canada, UK, Middle East and Asian countries.
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Licuala mapu, also known as the Jedi Palm, is a rare and highly sought-after species within the palm enthusiast community. This exquisite palm is celebrated for its unique and striking appearance, featuring large, nearly circular, pleated, fan-shaped leaves that can span up to 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter. The leaves are a deep green color, with a glossy finish that adds to its visual appeal.
Growing slowly to a modest height, Licuala mapu is a perfect specimen for understory planting in tropical and subtropical gardens. It thrives under the canopy of taller trees, where it receives filtered light, mimicking its natural rainforest habitat. This palm prefers high humidity, consistent moisture, and well-draining, fertile soil to flourish.
Due to its sensitivity to cold, Licuala mapu is best suited for growth in USDA zones 11 and above. It requires protection from direct sunlight when young and from frost at all times, as it can be damaged by temperatures below 50°F (10°C). In cooler climates, it is often grown as a container plant that can be moved indoors to a bright, warm spot during colder months.
The Jedi Palm’s elegant and compact size, along with its unique leaf shape, makes it an ideal choice for tropical gardens, greenhouses, and as a standout indoor plant in well-lit areas. Its rarity and distinctive appearance make it a prized possession among palm collectors and tropical plant enthusiasts seeking to add an exotic touch to their plant collections.
Read more about growing tropical palms indoors on the dedicated blog post below.
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- ePackage: Thai Royal Mail + your national postal service. Available for orders under 4.4lbs (2kg). Normally it takes 10-14 days;
- EMS: Expedited shipping. It takes also 10-14 days;
- Dragon Courier: Covered with our Live Arrival Guarantee. Dragon Courier ships out of Thailand and do the custom clearing, which makes it passing quicker through the customs. Then they hand it over to DHL or UPS for domestic delivery. The package is always stored in the room temperatures even winter time. Shipments take 5-6 working days for Europe and Canada, and 5-8 days for the USA.
- Correct address and contact details of recipient - We should have been provided with correct address and contact details including cell number and email. The shipment must be sent to the correct delivery address, and not forwarded to another address. P.O.Box is not acceptable as the shipping address.
- First delivery attempt - The shipment must be received on the first delivery attempt, or be picked up the day of the first delivery attempt. If you miss the delivery and the package is delayed a day or more because of it, we will not accept responsibility for any losses. It is your responsibility to check the tracking number for delivery, even if courier does not leave a "pink slip" notifying you they tried to deliver the package.
- Clear photo provided within 24 hours – You need to send us a clear picture or video of the full plant in issue with its name, explaining what’s going on within 24 hours upon receipt.
- Package was shipped by Dragon Courier – In case you choose postal E-package, eCommerce Express or EMS, you accept the risk and no compensation will be issued.
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Importer Permit USA There is a limit of 12 plants you can import without having importer permit issued to you by USDA. If your order is more than 12 plants, please email us your importer permit after ordering. If you don't have one you can get it here. On the top of that page you will see a drop-down named “Ready to Apply?” and “Select an option”. Select there option “PPQ-587” and proceed with the application. It is easy and free online procedure. You don't need the importer permit for orders up to 12 plants.
Other countries For other shipped countries no importer permit is needed for any amount of plants.
- Disinfect the plant 2 days before shipping;
- Remove soil on day of shipment;
- Clean roots with water until ALL soil is removed;
- Spray 0.03% imidacloprid over plants and dry 30 min;
- OR dip roots for 3 minutes in fungicide and Confidor solution (get sucked up by the plant);
- After that we place all in drying room for 45 min;
- Then we add sterile sphagnum to the roots and wrap this in plastic bag;
- We wrap roots in plastic bag and wrap plant in special designed, clean paper for export, and pack;
- We use new, never used card board boxes, that are tested and approved by ALL Global airfreight standards and ISO requirements.
Specification: Licuala mapu
Weight | 0.88 lbs |
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