15 Gorgeous Houseplants You Won't Struggle To Keep Alive

11.Licuala Orbicularis

Watering: Regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry

Light: Lightly shaded to full shade

Native to the rainforests of southwestern Sarawak on Borneo, the Licuala Orbicularis is an understorey palm renowned for its unique, fan-shaped leaves. In its natural habitat, it thrives in moist valleys and hill slopes within mixed dipterocarp and kerangas forests, usually at elevations ranging from 20 to 550 meters.

This palm prefers lightly shaded to full shade areas and should be shielded from direct sunlight, strong winds, and heavy rain, which can cause brown, damaged leaves. For watering, consistency is important—keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, allowing the top inch to dry before watering again. It's recommended to use lukewarm, filtered, or distilled water to avoid salt buildup. A well-draining, aerated potting mix is essential to ensure the plant remains healthy and vibrant.