{"product_id":"nasiona-palmy-bagiennej-licuala-paludosa","title":"Swamp Palm Seeds - Licuala Paludosa","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLicuala paludosa\u003c\/strong\u003e - Swamp Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLicuala paludosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the Swamp Palm, is an exceptionally distinctive member of the palm family that naturally forms spectacular clusters in the peat forests of Southeast Asia. This species stands out due to its unique growth architecture, making it one of the most recognizable tropical palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eMorphological Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Swamp Palm features a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact multi-stemmed habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each of the numerous slender trunks reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e7 meters in height and 5–7 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lower part of the trunks is covered with characteristic fibers that provide natural protection for the plant. At the top of each trunk, a crown develops composed of \u003cstrong\u003e9–10 large fan-shaped leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves are fully divided into \u003cstrong\u003e7–20 segments\u003c\/strong\u003e and can reach an impressive width of up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their intense green color with clearly visible veins gives the plant an elegant, tropical appearance. Particularly striking are the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eleaf petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e up to \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 meters long\u003c\/strong\u003e, adorned with small black spines at the base and halfway along their length. In areas with strong sunlight, they can take on a spectacular orange hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eMature specimens of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLicuala paludosa\u003c\/strong\u003e produce erect, branched inflorescences up to \u003cstrong\u003e2 meters long\u003c\/strong\u003e, which prominently extend above the leaf crown. The flowers are small, creamy-colored, and bisexual, borne on delicate axes covered with fine hairs. After pollination, spherical fruits about \u003cstrong\u003e1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter develop, turning bright red or orange when ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003ePractical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves of the Swamp Palm have been used for centuries in traditional Southeast Asian cuisine, especially for preparing \u003cstrong\u003eketupat\u003c\/strong\u003e – traditional rice dumplings wrapped in palm leaves. Additionally, they are used to make various everyday items such as baskets, hats, and other woven products. The wood from the trunks is utilized in traditional construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Swamp Palm thrives best in a \u003cstrong\u003etropical or warm subtropical climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, where winter temperatures remain above \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In cooler parts of Europe, it can be grown in greenhouses, conservatories, or as a houseplant, but it requires regular misting of the leaves to maintain adequate humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eKey cultivation requirements include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh air humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e above 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistently moist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in humus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e as the ideal growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor potted cultivation – a \u003cstrong\u003ewater tray\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright location\u003c\/strong\u003e with diffused sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eConservation Status and Availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDespite its exceptional beauty and practical uses, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLicuala paludosa\u003c\/strong\u003e faces environmental pressure due to the conversion of natural peat forests in Borneo. Its range in this region has been reduced to about \u003cstrong\u003e50 km²\u003c\/strong\u003e, although it remains relatively widespread in other parts of Southeast Asia. The species is gaining popularity in botanical gardens in tropical countries but remains rare in commercial cultivation outside its native regions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52461545324872,"sku":"1648","price":4.2,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52461545357640,"sku":"1649","price":11.1,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52461545390408,"sku":"1650","price":41.2,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52461545423176,"sku":"1651","price":65.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/1316.jpg?v=1770321293","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-palmy-bagiennej-licuala-paludosa","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}