SPECIMEN NO. #126
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Arecaceae
Licuala grandis
Common Name: Ruffled Fan Palm
Ruffled Fan Palm (Licuala grandis) is a houseplant in the Arecaceae family, native to INTRODUCED. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is non-toxic and considered pet-safe for cats and dogs. It is also known as Grosse Licuala Palm.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
6000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
8008690
Native Biogeographical Range
INTRODUCED; Malaya; Santa Cruz Is.; Society Is.; Trinidad-Tobago