There are so many interesting varieties of palms that are yet unknown to most mainstream gardening

Here are a few that belong to the Genera of palms called " Licuala"

This one is Licuala "Sumawongii". The leaves get really huge when they are fully grown - up to 5.5 to 6 feet!
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This next one is Licuala "Mapu". The mottling pattern is really unique
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This last one ia Licuala Orbicularis. The gorgeous pleated leaves are as stif as cardboard
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