Lodoicea maldivica must be among the most spectacular & sought after of all palms. Our three individuals were all planted as seeds, directly in the ground in November 1999. The first one sprouted in January 2001 & the other two in April 2001. Since then they have opened up a new frond approximately once every 10-12 months.

Each frond is somewhat larger than the previous one. In order to get viable seeds, both a male & a female plant are needed & it could take 35-40 years before you know! Growth rate is about a 3.0-3.5 on a 1-10 scale.