General information: The Blue latan palm is a massive Florida palm that grows to a height of 40 feet. The Latania Loddigesii is very similar to the Red Latan palm and the Bismarck palm. It has a rough, up to 10 inches in diameter, gray, slightly swollen at the base trunk and costapalmate, stiff, wide, leathery, deeply divided into many narrow segments leaves. The petioles are 5 foot long, thornless and covered with a thick, whitish wax. Young plants have bluish-gray leaves. As they age often this beautiful color fades, but the petioles and veins always stay blue-grey-green.

Additional Information:

Common names: Blue Latan Palm

Growth rate: This Florida palm has slow growth rate.

Habitat: In nature these Florida palms grow on cliffs and coastal savannahs in the Mauritius island (Mascarenes) in the Indian Ocean. In its native habitat it is threatened by habitat destruction.

Maintenance: The Florida palm tree is easy to grow. The Latania loddigesii prefers full sun. It loves moist, well-drained soils. It is a very durable and adaptable to diffent environments plant. This attractive Florida palm tree is highly drought tolerant. It is sensitive to Palmetto Weevils and lethal yellowing.

Uses: The Florida palm tree is suitable both for indoor and outdoors. The Blue Latan palm is often used as a focal point. It can be used for a greenhouse, deck or patio.

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