I honestly cannot see any difference between them.

[peachy]

I have always been so proud of my Licuala parviflora.  Such an individual and nothing ever looks even remotely similar to it's perfection.....until now.  There was a little palm for sale on the internet ( yes folks, that thing is still around) and the photo took my interest. There was a style about it that appealed to me even though there seemed to be a slight familiarity about its fragile beauty.  I had to have it, so I sat down and channelled the spirit of my dear departed jewish accountant so I could juggle the numbers on my credit card to pay for this treasure of the floral kingdom.  It was mine !

A few days later the intercom bell rang at a very early hour, barely dawn (well it was before 10 am as I was still asleep) so I peeked at the monitor through my bleary sleep filled eyes and saw the postman. I jumped out of bed, knocking aside all the other occupants of the canine and feline varieties, rushed outside in my winceyette nightie and bare feet, grabbed my precious parcel and came inside to open it. After cutting cardboard, and 50 kilos of sticky tape and packing I finally beheld my purchase, a Licuala cornerii.  My bubble of excitement was soon punctured when I realised it looked exactly the same as my L parviflora. I took it outside and sat them together, went over every millimetre of them both and will state that there is no obvious difference.

What have I done ? With space at a premium have I doubled up on a palm with 2 different names ? Not only that but have I spent precious money on something I already own ? Please, please Licuala and Lanonia experts out there in Palmtalk land, tell me they are different in some manner.  It is unbearable to live with not knowing the answer to the questions of have I two very rare wonderful palms that look similar or have I purchased some mass produced monstrosity that changes names more often than a Dypsis.

Peachy 

PS The first two photos are L cornerii and the 3rd and 4th are L parviflora.   

The last photo is of Angel (well you didn't think you could read a post of mine without seeing at least one of my children did you ?)

[happypalms]

Well peachy unless we are living in snynonym land, and iam no expert (an ex is a has been and spurt is drip of water under pressure). I think the bones when rolled on the floor have spoken you have twins! 👯‍♀️ 

[Jonathan]

To be honest, I'm more concerned about the 'dog'...did you have her legs removed, or is it a novelty broom head with the handle removed?

[SeanK]

Beautiful baby. I see a lot of daily grooming time spent. I hope she knows plants are for viewing only.

[Harry’s Palms]

I don’t see any difference . At least you have two of a very nice looking palm . Keep the tags different and feed one with food coloring . Maybe it will put coloring in the palm so they look different? Harry

[peachy]

  On 4/10/2025 at 11:27 AM, SeanK said:

Beautiful baby. I see a lot of daily grooming time spent. I hope she knows plants are for viewing only.

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She gets groomed twice a week.  It's only when you show them that you spend an hour daily on them.  She is pretty good with the plants,  her little sister is a different story

Peachy

 

[Kim]

I looked at photos on Palmpedia and perhaps you will have to wait for them to produce flowers and fruits before you can observe distinguishing characteristics. Looks like the flowers and fruits on L. corneri hand down and the fruits on L. parviflora are on erect stems.  I have zero direct experience with either of them. I'd say enjoy both of them. Stack up the bird cages to make room, if you have to. Or if it's like my potted plants, eventually one will expire and make room for it.

P.S. Now you're going to have people knocking on your door in the mornings hoping to catch a glimpse of this "winceyette nightie."

[peachy]

  On 4/10/2025 at 8:59 AM, Jonathan said:

To be honest, I'm more concerned about the 'dog'...did you have her legs removed, or is it a novelty broom head with the handle removed?

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No wonder you live in Tassie. You're acting like a map of it.

[tim_brissy_13]

I can’t help Peachy but just for @Jonathan’s benefit, here’s a rare combination: Pekingese + Oraniopsis. 
 

[happypalms]

  On 4/11/2025 at 8:04 AM, tim_brissy_13 said:

I can’t help Peachy but just for @Jonathan’s benefit, here’s a rare combination: Pekingese + Oraniopsis. 
 

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Tim can I get some of those seeds please 🙏 

[happypalms]

  On 4/10/2025 at 12:02 PM, Harry’s Palms said:

I don’t see any difference . At least you have two of a very nice looking palm . Keep the tags different and feed one with food coloring . Maybe it will put coloring in the palm so they look 

  On 4/10/2025 at 8:59 AM, Jonathan said:

To be honest, I'm more concerned about the 'dog'...did you have her legs removed, or is it a novelty broom head with the handle removed?

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You do know peachy is married to the big Boss of the palm mafia gang🤣

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[peachy]

  On 4/11/2025 at 8:04 AM, tim_brissy_13 said:

I can’t help Peachy but just for @Jonathan’s benefit, here’s a rare combination: Pekingese + Oraniopsis. 
 

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A lovely rare palm and a lovely rare poochie too. (and you live Bayside Melbourne) Some people have it all ! BTW it is World Siblings Week and I can get a little brother on the plane by monday

Peachy

[peachy]

  On 4/10/2025 at 3:03 PM, Kim said:

I looked at photos on Palmpedia and perhaps you will have to wait for them to produce flowers and fruits before you can observe distinguishing characteristics. Looks like the flowers and fruits on L. corneri hand down and the fruits on L. parviflora are on erect stems.  I have zero direct experience with either of them. I'd say enjoy both of them. Stack up the bird cages to make room, if you have to. Or if it's like my potted plants, eventually one will expire and make room for it.

P.S. Now you're going to have people knocking on your door in the mornings hoping to catch a glimpse of this "winceyette nightie."

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Thanks Kim. I tried searching on line and going through my books but couldn't find anything about corneri anywhere. I think I will wait and see which one grows faster and keep the other for an emergency gift when I am caught without one.  As for cages, I had to bring 5 more of them out of storage as last spring's batch of baby budgies were all too gorgeous to sell. As for my nighties,  I am sure you have one or two stashed away for those long cold lonely winter nights.

[Jonathan]

  On 4/11/2025 at 2:14 AM, peachy said:

No wonder you live in Tassie. You're acting like a map of it.

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DHDS...Dog humour deficit syndrome can be fatal Peachy, seek help immediately.

Meanwhile, here's a picture of my poor old hound, before the operation. The kitten was removed and both patients survived the procedure.

 

[Jonathan]

  On 4/11/2025 at 8:04 AM, tim_brissy_13 said:

I can’t help Peachy but just for @Jonathan’s benefit, here’s a rare combination: Pekingese + Oraniopsis. 
 

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Not you as well Tim.

To be honest I had to look twice...I thought it was a fungal growth at first!

[tim_brissy_13]

  On 4/11/2025 at 9:49 PM, Jonathan said:

Not you as well Tim.

To be honest I had to look twice...I thought it was a fungal growth at first!

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Can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve been worried about Ganoderma only to have a closer look and find it’s my ‘dog’. He’s ok though, comes in handy as a mop and a doormat. 
 

  On 4/11/2025 at 11:36 AM, peachy said:

A lovely rare palm and a lovely rare poochie too. (and you live Bayside Melbourne) Some people have it all ! BTW it is World Siblings Week and I can get a little brother on the plane by monday

Peachy

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Thanks for the offer Peachy, but one Prkingese is more than enough. Actually it’s probably too many 😜