Livistona rotundifolia

Chinese Fan Palm

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Robust evergreen palm with large fan-shaped dark green leaves drooping at tips. Thrives in bright indirect light and high humidity, ideal for tropical indoor decor.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Fan Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Livistona
Species Rotundifolia
Origin Southern China
Blooming Rare indoors; yellow-green flowers in summer outdoors
Leaf Color Dark emerald green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite and coarse sand for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Increase humidity via misting or tray in dry seasons

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light preferred; avoid scorching midday sun which causes leaf tip burn

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Fertilization

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September during active growth

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Pruning

Remove dead brown fronds at the base only; never cut green leaf tissue as it affects plant health

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 250
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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