Livistona Palm

Family: Palms. Native to southern Asia, New Guinea, Polynesia, Australia. The Livistona palm is characterized by rapid growth; it can be said to be fairly undemanding. The most common problem is drying leaf tips, which should not be pruned in winter; this is done in spring, when growth begins. Leaves are removed only when they are completely dry.

Southern livistona - Livistona australis - In the wild this palm reaches 25 m in height; indoors it will easily reach the ceiling. The trunk is thickened, consisting of the tightly overlapping bases of old leaves. Leaves are on long petioles up to 50-60 cm long, covered with black sharp spines. The leaves are fan-shaped, but the segments (more than 50) are not divided all the way to the base.

Chinese livistona - Livistona chinensis - resembles the previous species; the difference is that the tips of the segments on the leaf fan are drooping.



Temperature: Moderate in summer; the optimal winter temperature for the Livistona palm is 14-16°C, minimum 8°C.

Light: A very bright spot; direct sun is beneficial. For even crown development, rotate the Livistona periodically so different sides face the light. In summer, when possible, move the palm into the garden; choose a location protected from wind.

Watering: Water evenly — abundant in summer, moderate in winter. If the plant is allowed to dry out, the leaves wilt and spots appear.

Fertilizer applications should be carried out weekly from April to September, as the Livistona quickly uses up nutrients during the growth period. With insufficient nutrients, plant growth slows and leaves turn yellow.

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