Fountain Palm
Livistona chinensis
- Native to:
- China, Hainan, Japan, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Livistona
- Species:
- Livistona chinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- LICH3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Carob moth (Ectomyelois ceratoniae)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions with periodic flooding
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with bottom heat around 25-30°C. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI