{"product_id":"latania-loddigesii-blue-latan-palm","title":"Latania loddigesii - Blue Latan Palm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLatania loddigesii\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the Blue Latan Palm, is a solitary fan palm endemic to Mauritius, carrying broad silver-blue costapalmate fronds on a slender, ringed grey trunk. Juvenile plants are marked with red on the petiole and leaf margin, fading to a uniform waxy blue with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a coastal palm by origin and takes salt wind and sandy soil without complaint, while asking for warmth all year. Designers use it in resort and waterfront landscapes where the blue frond colour is wanted at a smaller scale than a Bismarckia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8 to 12 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 to 5 metres (crown spread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mauritius, in the Mascarene Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Broad, stiff, silver-blue costapalmate fronds, red-marked on young plants; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-drained sandy soils; tolerates poor coastal sands and alkaline ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but better in appearance with regular irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm coastal regions; frost-sensitive and unsuited to cold sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slender ringed trunk with a compact symmetrical crown, well suited to grouped and rhythmic planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Resort and waterfront landscapes, coastal avenues, courtyard and pool surround specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 4 to 5 metres apart in avenues or groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires minimal pruning; remove dead fronds periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally robust with no significant pest or disease problems in well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good salt tolerance in soil and in salt-laden coastal wind, reflecting its island origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Waxy silver-blue frond colour, with red petiole markings on juvenile plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to good once established, though appearance is better where water is reliable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Latan Palm brings silver-blue frond colour to a coastal scheme at a scale that fits courtyards and pool surrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452563214532,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/placeholder-palm_be372399-4506-40cd-a82d-4d34fa6fe6b5.png?v=1785211176","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/en-ae\/products\/latania-loddigesii-blue-latan-palm","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}