LIVISTONIA DECIPIENS

This species belongs to the Palmáceas family, being one of the spectacular palm trees due to the great height it reaches, reaching 25 meters in height. This palm also receives the common names "Latania of Australia" or "Livistona of Australia". It is endemic in Africa and Australia. It is characterized by a trunk also called a stipe, whose thickness depends on the Livistonia species. Its leaves are costapalmadas, characterized by their hanging ends. It is a very resistant palm that can be found all over the world. Withstands minimum temperatures of up to 8 degrees below zero. Its magnificent palm trees are green, characterized by a solitary trunk, we can plant them both in groups and in a single specimen.

CARE FOR YOUR PALM TREES

Las Palmeras can be had both indoors and outdoors. There are varieties that are better adapted to the outdoors or garden, and there are others better adapted to live indoors and in pots.

Indoors

- Plants in general prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, it will always be preferable next to a window, on a balcony or on a terrace.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. It is advisable to put a layer of engraving on the bottom of the pot.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus.

- Irrigation has to be every 3 or 4 days, before making sure that the substrate is dry, excess water is not good.

Outside

- There are palm trees that prefer direct sun and others prefer more shady areas, it is also very important to take into account the climate of the place where you live, there are palm trees well adapted to low temperatures and other palm trees that prefer warmer climates.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. Water puddles are not good for plants in general.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus, Compost or Manure would be enough.

- Irrigation, as the palm tree is on the ground and being more intense than in a pot, it can be one watering a week.

- A preventive treatment against diseases with repeated spraying 3 or 4 times a year allows to keep some species of palm trees safe from possible pests.