Ribbon Fan Palm

Ribbon Fan Palm Care

Livistona Decipiens

What is the plant

Palm tree as a houseplant has long ceased to be considered something exotic. She is rather capricious, but there are unpretentious species, easy to care for. One of these varieties is the palm of Liviston. It will become a real decoration of the interior, thanks to the bright green cirrus leaves, a bit like a fern. In this species, the leaves are directed downward and appear drooping. On the reverse side they are light gray in color. Petioles are covered with small cloves. The flower is sensitive to temperature changes, but rarely affected by diseases and pests. Liviston is deceiving - a frequent “guest” in apartments, thanks to the compact shape of the bush and long (over 10 years) life expectancy.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It's drought tolerant, but will look better and grow faster if adequate water can be provided.
Fertilizer
If the florist decided to plant a palm of Liviston, care necessarily includes regular fertilizing with complex mineral fertilizers. From April to August, the recommended frequency of root and foliar dressing is 3 per month. Good results are obtained by industrial fertilizer Mr. Palm. You should make it, focusing on the step-by-step instructions on the package.
Sunlight
It handles full sun even when young

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Soil
This palm prefers freely draining soil
Temperature
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9. I have had one of these palms growing in my Zone 8B garden for the past 8 years. Even though it is still very small it seems to be able to handle temperatures to about 20°F (-6.7°C) with no problem. In January 1999 the temperature fell to 16°F (-8.9°C) (one night, the leaves were not burned but fungus attacked and rotted out the bud.
Popularity
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