Livistona Chinensis - Chinese fan palm - Ø24cm - ↕100cm

Livistona chinensis (Chinese fan palm)

Appearance of the plant

Large, rounded fan leaves with gracefully overhanging leaf tips

Slender, smooth trunk that becomes clearly visible in mature specimens

In pots usually 150–250 cm high, in open ground in warm climates much taller

Location

Sunny to partially shaded spot

Preferably indoors in a very bright place with several hours of direct sunlight.

Place outside on the terrace or balcony in the summer for extra growth power

Water requirement

Water moderately: allow the top layer of potting soil to dry slightly before watering again.

Water more often in spring and summer, more sparingly in winter

Provide good drainage to prevent root rot

Winter hardiness

Moderately winter hardy: tolerates short periods down to approx. -5°C

Protect or bring indoors in case of severe frost

More sensitive to cold in a pot than in open ground

Fun fact: The Livistona chinensis grows naturally in East Asia and is often used in traditional gardens as a stately focal point at temples and palace entrances.
There are 2 types available in our shop:

• Trachycarpus fortunei → Very winter hardy, ideal for open ground in our climate.

• Livistona chinensis → Moderately winter hardy, in our climate usually as a container plant.