The Chinese fan palm, scientific name Livistona Chinensis, is available from southern Japan to southern Taiwan. The Chinese palm belongs to the Arecacea / Palmae palm family. These Chinese fan palms are used for landscaping in Florida and California.
The Chinese fan palm has broad leaves. This palm tree is a houseplant. These plants grow well in sunrooms and indoor pools where natural sunlight is bright. The stem of this plant is like a hook. This palm plant when mature obtains the trunk of wood but during its young age the stem is soft. The trunk of this tree can grow up to 18 inches in diameter and can gain height from 15 to 25 feet. There are inflorescences that hide in the cup and first turn into fruit. The fruit of this tree is oval and round in shape. The fruit is edible and has a bluish-green color.
If you place this palm plant in sunlight, it will consume a lot of water. You need to give the plant a lot of water. You must check the basic water requirement that the palm plant needs. This plant can grow well at normal temperature. But if the temperature rises, it can ruin the growth of this tree.
The propagation of the Chinese palm tree is done through seeds. These palm plants can be grown well in containers. The containers are used for the growth of the Chinese fan palm. They have the ability to grow well indoors in containers.
This palm grows well in direct sunlight. But it is suggested to grow young plants in the shade. You should water the tree with enough water that it can enhance its growth. This plant must be paid twice a year, that is, in summer and winter. The fertilizer must contain micronutrients. Must supply liquid fertilizer for all purpose. You should also give the soil water before fertilizing the palm plant.
This plant does not need any maintenance. They require very little amount of clippings on the leaves. The little cutout will enliven the Chinese fan palm tree. This palm is attacked by mites. But this can be cured by spraying pesticides. Trees can also be sprayed with horticultural oils and sprays. This will kill the pests completely. These palm trees are resistant to the fungus. The fungus that has a strong impact on the other palms after cold damage has less impact on this palm. These palm trees can withstand temperatures below 15 degrees.
This palm tree is sold all over the world. And this palm tree is imported from southern China and southern Japan in Florida and California. This palm tree grows well indoors and can contribute to the beauty of patios and indoor pools. The Chinese fan palm can gain more height compared to the indoor one.
