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Chinese Fan Palm (Livistona chinensis) growing in South Florida
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Chinese Fan Palm — South Florida Plant Guide

Livistona chinensis

Family: Arecaceae · Palm

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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low3/10

Once established (12–18 months), Chinese Fan Palm is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Moderate water. 2x per week dry season once established. Drought tolerant once established but young palms need consistent moisture.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Palm special 8-2-12 with Mn and Mg — potassium and micronutrient supplementation essential for South Florida's limestone soils.

Schedule: 3x per year (February, May, November) with palm-specific 8-2-12 + micronutrients slow-release.

Tolerância ao Sal

Moderate (5/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
2540 ft
Largura Madura
1015 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
slow
Demanda de Água
3/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$$
Zonas USDA
9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
7/10

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Chinese Fan Palm grow in South Florida?

Chinese Fan Palm has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Chinese Fan Palm safe for pets?

Yes, Chinese Fan Palm is considered pet-safe.

How much water does Chinese Fan Palm need in South Florida?

Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Chinese Fan Palm is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Chinese Fan Palm tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Chinese Fan Palm has moderate salt tolerance (5/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Chinese Fan Palm available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Chinese Fan Palm is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. Popular specimen palm throughout Miami-Dade.

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Good Broward specimen palm.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Common in Palm Beach County estate landscape designs.

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Good Collier specimen palm.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Good Keys palm — moderate salt tolerance.

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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