RIBBON PALM
Livistona decipiens
A graceful fan palm with narrow, ribbon-shaped leaf tips (hence the name Ribbon Palm). The palm has a straight trunk and its elegant, drooping leaf structure immediately creates a pleasant atmosphere. This palm is perfect as a standalone plant in tropical gardens.
Application:š³Solitary |šŖ“Large pot
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Likes full sun to partial shade
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Slow grower
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Water regularly
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Height up to 8 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Ribbon Palm |
| Latin name | Livistona decipiens |
| Origin | Australia |
| Height | Indoors up to 1 meter, outdoors up to 8 meters |
| Growth habit | Slender, single trunk with a crown of graceful, ribbon-like leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs sufficient space because of the wide crown |
| Light requirements | Full sun, indoor indirect light |
| Water requirement | Every day (likes moist soil but tolerates short periods of drought) |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove dead leaves for a neat appearance |
| Leaves | Long, narrow leaves that hang gracefully like ribbons |
| Fruits | Small, black berries |
| Flowers | Small, cream-colored flowers in clusters |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Only as a young plant; eventually too big for pots |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |