Description
The leaves of our Grandis Palm Plants impart tropical look and thus best option for decorating the gardens.
Interesting Fact: Well known for its large, circular, simple, undivided and closely pleated leaves, giving it its name as Fan palm. The tree has broad, thin leaves, smooth bark and bears clusters of green sweet-smelling flowers that mature into sticky barbed seeds.Dispersal occurs when seeds stick to bird feathers.
Vegetative reproduction frequently results when fallen branches sprout or basal shoots develop into new trees.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height |
18 inch (46 cm) |
| Plant Spread |
7 inch (18 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Ruffled fan palm, Palas payung |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
Up to 3 m |
| Bloom Time |
annual |
| Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.You should fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size not providing enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.While re-potting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.Pichodia grandis care
Grandis Palm is propagated by seeds, by separating the offsets or suckers at the base of a mature plant, or by plant division.
| Sunlight |
Full to partial sunlight |
| Watering |
Moderately |
| Soil |
Sandy loam soil |
| Temperature |
20 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Pichodia grandis special feature
Attractive leaf shape
Pichodia grandis uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
