Chinese Fan Palm Growing Guide

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Livistona chinensis is a slow-growing palm, it will take a decade to grow a distinct palm-like trunk.

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Chinese fan palm is also known as fountain palm, due to the shape of its foliage. Leaves of fountain palms arch up and droop down, like water jets in a fountain.

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Full sun, can tolerate some shade

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Growing conditions 

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Loamy soil with a lot of nutrients

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Can be grown in USDA Hardiness zones 9-11.

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Feed palm fertilizer to encourage growth three times per growing season

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Prune dead fronds 

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Growing tips 

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Keep the soil slightly moist, but not waterlogged

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There are two ways to propagate Chinese Fan palm. Via seeds and cuttings. 

Propagating

More about propagation and in our article!

That's the basic knowledge on growing and caring for Chinese Fan palm. Read our full guide to learn more about this plant!

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