Livistonia Chinensis
This endemic palm from Asia is characterized by having a trunk with a wider base, where its leaves have hanging segments that highlight the fan shape of the palm. Giving white flowers together with the inflorescence. They can withstand low temperatures very well, perfect for coastal areas.
Total height with pot 1.8 m approximately.
The cost of transportation depends on the province or country.
LIVISTONIA CHINENSIS
This palm, also called "Chinese palm", is endemic to Asia, more precisely China and Japan, and belongs to the Arecaceae family. It is a slow-growing species that can reach 12 meters in height, it is characterized by having a single trunk with a base wider than the crown. Its leaves are large, fan-shaped, paddling, with hanging segments, which gives it a very striking and beautiful appearance. This plant can withstand 7 degrees below zero, it requires abundant risks. It gives an inflorescence that emerges from the leaves, covered with white flowers with a peculiar smell.
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.
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