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Livistona chinensis
Chinese fan palm, with elegant arching leaves and a thin trunk. Easy to grow indoors. -8 to -12°C (17 to 10°F). Buy it online in 30- or 60-litre pots(sizes on the French page).
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Synonyms of Livistona chinensis
Chinese fan palm, fountain palm
Origin of Livistona chinensis
Despite its name, it is actually from Japan, Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands.
Hardiness of Livistona chinensis
-12°C (10°F), but the leaves are damaged below -8°C (17°F). It is the hardiest Livistona.
Description of Livistona chinensis
A slender palm with a straight thin trunk (20- to 25-cm in diameter), and large green fan palms, whose base bears big green needles.
How to grow Livistona chinensis
Place it in a rich humus-bearing soil. Very easy indoors with regular watering.
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- no
- Fragrant:
- no
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
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