Livistona chinensis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Chinese fan palm, scientifically named Livistona chinensis, is a tropical plant known for its beautiful fan-like leaves. It is also classified as a tree because it can grow up to 600 inches or about 30-50 feet. In addition, it is slow-growing, so it is very suitable as an indoor houseplant or in a pot with good drainage.
Common Name |
Chinese Fan Palm or Fountain Palm
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Plant Type
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Palms - Cycads
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Livistona chinensis
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Genus
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Livistona
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Family
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Arecaceae
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Order
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Arecales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Livistona chinensis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Livistona chinensis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Livistona chinensis needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Livistona chinensis needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Livistona chinensis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Livistona chinensis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
15°F
to 20°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Livistona chinensis to thrive is between 40% and 50%. |
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Livistona chinensis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Livistona chinensis. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Livistona chinensis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Livistona chinensis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Livistona chinensis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
600 Inches or
16 meters
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Spread |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Livistona chinensis toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Livistona chinensis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Livistona chinensis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Livistona chinensis Native Region |
Find out where the Livistona chinensis plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
Taiwan (Province of China)
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to southern Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, and southeastern China and Hainan. |
