Fan Palms

Fan Palms Care

Livistona chinensis

Other names: Fountain Palm

What is the plant

Chinese fan palms are very popular in the Florida landscape but also make an excellent indoor plant for a sunny room. This neat palm is slow growing and has a single, upright trunk and large leaves that can reach up to 6 feet in length.

The healthier your plant is when you bring it home, the likelier it is to thrive when given the correct attention. Don’t choose plants with extremely dry soil, browning leaves or apparent damage. Fan palms should have rich green foliage and an upright, healthy habit. Starting with a healthy plant will make it much easier to care for your new potted fan palm.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

min 8b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the palm by allowing a garden hose to drip at the base of the tree. after the first three months, water sparingly and only during hot, dry periods, as mexican fan palm is susceptible to rot. fertilize the mexican fan palm in spring, using a slow-release fertilizer for palm trees.
Pruning
To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.
Fertilizer
An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.

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Sunlight
This plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
Requires a well-drained, loose mixture of potting soil.
Temperature
Growing fan palms isn’t difficult as long as you provide a room temperature of 55-60F (13-16C). Keep indoor palm plants away from heating or cooling vents or ceiling fans that may cause temperature fluctuations.

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Container
Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Popularity
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