{"title":"Fan Palms","description":"\u003cp\u003eFan palms carry rounded, pleated leaves shaped like an open hand or a full circle, a bolder look than the feathery fronds of most garden palms. The range covers three quite different groups: tropical Licuala for warm, shaded gardens, tall Livistona that take full sun, and cold hardy palms for southern gardens. Choosing well comes down to your climate and how much sun the position gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a fan palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor shaded tropical and subtropical gardens, the Licuala palms are the showpieces. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruffled-fan-palm-licuala-grandis\"\u003eRuffled Fan Palm\u003c\/a\u003e has glossy, almost circular pleated leaves on a slender trunk and stays small enough for courtyards and large pots. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ramsays-fan-palm-licuala-ramsayi\"\u003eRamsay's Fan Palm\u003c\/a\u003e is the Australian native Licuala from the rainforests of north Queensland, with very large circular leaves split into wedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor open, sunny positions, look to Livistona. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/australian-fan-palm-livistona-australis\"\u003eAustralian Fan Palm\u003c\/a\u003e, also called the cabbage tree palm, is a tall single trunk native of the east coast. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ribbon-fan-palm-livistona-decora\"\u003eRibbon Fan Palm\u003c\/a\u003e is a fast Queensland species with deeply divided leaves whose tips hang like ribbons. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinese-fan-palm-livistona-chinensis\"\u003eChinese Fan Palm\u003c\/a\u003e is slower, with broad leaves that droop at the tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor cold districts, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/european-fan-palm-chamaerops-humilis\"\u003eEuropean Fan Palm\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact, usually multi trunked palm, and the Chinese windmill palm is a slim single trunk palm wrapped in dark fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere fan palms grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLicuala palms need warmth, humidity, shade and shelter. They suit tropical and subtropical gardens under a canopy, where wind cannot tear the leaves and frost never reaches. In cooler climates they are plants for a warm, bright room or a heated conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLivistona palms are far tougher. The Australian fan palm grows naturally as far south as eastern Victoria and tolerates light frost, coastal conditions and full sun once established. Ribbon fan palms handle heat and dry spells well. European fan palms and windmill palms tolerate frost and cool winters, and the windmill palm in particular prefers cooler climates to the humid tropics. Browse the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm trees\u003c\/a\u003e, or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eplants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003efrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e to match a palm to your district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in well drained soil enriched with compost, and keep the root ball intact, as palms dislike root disturbance. Allow four to five metres between tall Livistona palms and keep them clear of powerlines and eaves. European fan palms need about two metres of room for the clump. Licuala can be planted closer, around one and a half metres apart, in the shelter of other foliage. Mulch well and water in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater young palms deeply through their first two summers. Licuala need steady moisture all year and should never dry right out. Established Livistona and European fan palms cope with dry periods, though they grow faster with summer water. Feed in spring and summer with a slow release palm fertiliser. Remove only fully brown leaves, cutting close to the trunk. The leaf stalks of many fan palms, including Livistona and the European fan palm, carry sharp teeth, so wear gloves and eye protection when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich fan palm is right for a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European fan palm and the Chinese windmill palm are the cold hardy choices. The Australian fan palm also tolerates light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan ruffled fan palms take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Their leaves scorch in strong sun and tear in wind. Grow them in shade or filtered light with shelter and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does the Australian fan palm grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a tall palm, eventually reaching fifteen to twenty metres or more, though growth is steady and it takes many years to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan fan palms grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Licuala and European fan palms do well in large pots for years. Tall Livistona are happier in the ground long term.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ramsays-fan-palm-licuala-ramsayi","title":"Ramsay's Fan Palm - Licuala ramsayi","description":"\u003cp\u003eRamsay's Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala ramsayi\u003c\/em\u003e) carries the most architectural frond of any palm we grow: a near circular blade, pleated like a folded fan, on a slim clean trunk. In a garden it settles at around 5m tall and 3m wide, and it gets there slowly, which is why it suits courtyards and pots where a faster palm would outgrow the space. It is a Queensland rainforest native, so it wants warmth, shelter and moisture rather than blazing sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA frond nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The circular pleated leaves read as sculpture, so one plant does the work of a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes years to add height, so it holds its scale in a courtyard and stays potted far longer than most palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy with wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a palm it tolerates damp ground, so the soggy low corner of the garden becomes an asset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that draws birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers are followed by fruit that native birds work through in a warm garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it where the fronds get backlit, and give it about 3m of clearance so the leaves are never crushed against a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds little and tolerates humidity, which makes it a cleaner poolside choice than a heavy fruiting palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow growth suits container life, though indoors it needs a genuinely bright spot near a window, not a dim corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ramsay's Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, particularly while young, when full sun scorches the leaf edges. It is tropical and subtropical, and frost tender, so cool temperate and frost prone inland gardens need it in a pot that can move under cover. Shelter matters as much as warmth, because wind shreds the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture holding. Work compost and aged manure through the planting hole, then mulch 75mm deep to keep the root zone cool and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water plant, not a drought palm. Keep the soil consistently moist through the warm months, easing back in winter. Feed a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove old fronds once they have browned off, cutting close to the trunk, and never cut into the crown, because it grows from a single point that will not recover if damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 300mm and 400mm pots through to 60L, 100L, 200L, 300L and 600L. Because it is so slow, size is the main thing you are buying: a 300mm plant is young with years of patience ahead, while 100L and larger arrive with a formed trunk and real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied for transit and may show a crease or a browned tip on arrival, which is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003epalm, fern and tropical range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eoverview of palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Sydney or Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheltered warm pockets of Sydney can suit it, but it is frost tender and unhappy in cold, dry air. In Melbourne and other cool temperate gardens, grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, even in ideal tropical conditions. Expect a few new fronds a year rather than obvious height, so buy the size you actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given bright indirect light, steady moisture and humidity. Dry indoor air browns the frond tips, so group it with other plants or sit the pot on a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100272738623,"sku":"LIC-RAM-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100272804159,"sku":"LIC-RAM-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44129736720703,"sku":"LIC-RAM-300MM","price":382.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44774708871487,"sku":"LIC-RAM-400MM","price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44774708969791,"sku":"LIC-RAM-100L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100272705855,"sku":"LIC-RAM-160L","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51638952689983,"sku":"LIC-RAM-200L","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":44774709035327,"sku":"LIC-RAM-300L","price":5441.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":44774709100863,"sku":"LIC-RAM-600L","price":10725.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ramsays-Fan-Palm-Licuala-ramsayi.jpg?v=1741857705"},{"product_id":"sumawongii-fan-palm-licuala-peltata-var-sumawongii","title":"Sumawongii Fan Palm - Licuala peltata var. sumawongii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sumawongii Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala peltata\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003esumawongii\u003c\/em\u003e) carries the largest undivided circular fronds of any palm you can buy, each one a perfect pleated disc up to 1.5m across. It grows slowly to about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, which makes it a sculptural feature rather than a canopy palm. In a shaded courtyard it is the single plant most likely to stop a visitor mid sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFronds unlike anything else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole circular leaves, not split into leaflets, give a bold architectural outline no other palm offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots mean it can go close to paving, pool edges and walls without lifting them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays in scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very slow growth to 3.5m means it holds a courtyard position for many years without needing removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It genuinely prefers a shaded, sheltered position, which is where most feature plants fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under an established canopy or against a shaded wall, uplit at night, is where the fronds are seen at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots and large clean fronds suit a pool surround, and the leaves drop whole rather than shedding constant litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, courtyards and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container in a bright shaded courtyard suits it, and it will grow indoors in a well lit room away from direct sun and air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sumawongii Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or filtered light, always, and full shelter from wind, which shreds the fronds and ruins the whole effect. It is a tropical and subtropical palm and is frost tender, so cooler gardens need to grow it in a protected courtyard or indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive soil high in organic matter. It tolerates wet feet and dislikes drying out, so heavy mulch and regular compost suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist, especially through summer, and never let a potted plant dry out. Feed three times through the warm months with a controlled release palm fertiliser to keep the fronds a deep even green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully browned fronds, cutting close to the trunk. Never cut green fronds, since a slow palm cannot replace them quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 60L and 90L only, which reflects how long these palms take to reach a saleable size. Both arrive as established plants with several full fronds and a formed trunk base, so you are buying years of growing time rather than a seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms of this size are freighted at cost as advanced and large stock, delivered Australia wide. Fronds may be tied for transport and can show minor edge marking on arrival, which is normal and grows out. Expect one to three new fronds a year. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eSee exotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery slowly. One to three new fronds a year is typical, and reaching the full 3.5m takes decades. That slow pace is why advanced plants command the price they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Direct sun burns the fronds and bleaches them yellow within weeks. Shade or filtered light under a canopy is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a well lit room with steady warmth and no draughts. Keep the mix consistently moist and mist or group it with other plants, because dry conditioned air browns the frond edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond edges splitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always wind. These fronds are single sheets rather than leaflets, so any exposure tears them permanently. Move a potted plant to shelter, or plant a windbreak before adding one to an open garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100301639999,"sku":"LIC-PEL-VAR-300MM","price":288.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100301672767,"sku":"LIC-PEL-VAR-400MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":44971442897215,"sku":"LIC-PEL-VAR-90L","price":1815.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sumawongii-Fan-Palm-Licuala-peltata-var_-sumawongii_4884d39b.jpg?v=1742472157"},{"product_id":"peacock-licuala-licuala-sp-kalimantan","title":"Peacock Licuala - Licuala sp. Kalimantan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeacock Licuala (\u003cem\u003eLicuala\u003c\/em\u003e sp. Kalimantan) is a rare Bornean fan palm with broad, deeply pleated, almost circular fronds. It is small by palm standards, reaching about 2.5m tall and 2m wide after many years. This is a collector's palm: shade loving, warmth loving, and slow enough that a single plant stays a feature rather than a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFronds like nothing else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide pleated fans give a texture no other palm in the range can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2.5m by 2m eventually, it fits a courtyard, an entry bed or a large indoor pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a plant that often ends up indoors at floor level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put, feet that stay wet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, and unusually for a palm it copes with damp ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Understorey is its natural home, so plant it beneath established canopy or on the shaded side of a wall where it gets warmth without direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room set back from the window works well, as does a large container on a sheltered patio. Use a pot at least 400mm wide and keep the mix damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots and a tolerance for damp soil make it a good choice for a shaded pool corner, provided it is out of the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Peacock Licuala in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical gardens only, in shade or dappled light. It is frost tender and needs constant warmth, so anywhere with a genuine winter it belongs in a sheltered indoor position rather than open ground. Keep it out of wind: the large fans tear easily and a torn frond never repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture retentive. Work compost through the planting hole, mulch generously and do not let it dry out. It handles wet soil far better than dry soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water often enough that the mix never dries right through, which in a pot can mean two or three times a week in summer. Feed lightly with a controlled release palm fertiliser in spring and again in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove fronds only once they have fully browned. Growth is so slow that every frond counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 50mm tubes. That is small, and worth saying plainly: you are buying a young seedling with two or three juvenile fans, not a specimen. The price reflects how rare and how slow this palm is, not its size on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan in years rather than seasons. Pot it up gradually instead of moving it straight into a large container, and expect a handful of new fronds each year. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eBrowse the exotic and rare plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003eMore palms, ferns and tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eOther plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and for most Australian gardeners that is the safest option. Give it a warm room with bright indirect light, keep the mix evenly damp, and avoid draughts and air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow slow is slow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery. Expect a few new fronds a year and a decade or more before it looks like a mature palm. Buy it because you want that plant eventually, not because you need cover now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at floor level in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the fronds split or tear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind is almost always the cause. The broad fans have no natural fold lines to shed a gust, so shelter matters more here than it would for a feather palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"50mm Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44657271308607,"sku":"LIC-KAL-50MM-tube","price":361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Peacock-Licuala-Licuala-sp_-Kalimantan_08b85be8.jpg?v=1742472170"},{"product_id":"mapu-licuala-licuala-mattanensis","title":"Mapu Licuala - Licuala mattanensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mapu Licuala (\u003cem\u003eLicuala mattanensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small rainforest palm from Borneo, grown for circular pleated leaves held flat like open fans. It stays compact at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m across, one of the few rare palms that fits a courtyard or a large pot indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfectly circular fan leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf is a pleated disc rather than a divided frond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide it never outgrows a courtyard or an interior corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mottled Mapu marking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow and green variegation across the leaf, which is why this form is collected over the plain green species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground suits it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a palm it tolerates wet feet, and it performs in shade too low for most feature plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant at a turn in a shaded path or beside a water feature, where its scale is seen close up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the better rare palms for interiors, in a warm, humid room with bright indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container is the practical option in most of the country: a wide pot with free draining mix, in a shadehouse or under a verandah, out of wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mapu Licuala in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full shade to deep filtered light, sheltered from wind. Direct sun scorches the leaf discs within days and the damage stays. It is strictly tropical and frost tender: outdoors it belongs in far north Queensland and the wet tropics, and in subtropical, temperate and cool gardens it needs a pot indoors, a heated glasshouse or a conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and open, with plenty of organic matter and enough coarse material that water moves through. Constantly moist, never stagnant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist all year. Humidity matters as much as watering, so group it with other plants or stand the pot on damp pebbles. Feed a slow release palm fertiliser at half rate in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None beyond removing leaves that have browned off completely, cut at the base of the stalk. A palm has one growing point, so never cut into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in one size, a 50mm tube: a young seedling with one or two small leaves. The mottled marking strengthens as the plant matures rather than showing fully from the start. This is a slow palm: expect two to three years in progressively larger pots before it looks like a specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedlings travel well, though a leaf may crease in the box. Pot it up promptly into a shaded, humid spot and expect a couple of months before new growth appears. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eexotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003epalms, ferns and tropical range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eguide to growing exotic plants indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eplants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and for most of the country that is the sensible option: a warm, humid room with bright indirect light, a mix kept moist, and no direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry air, almost always. It comes from a rainforest understorey where humidity never drops, so mist more often or move it away from air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a cold night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and unhappy well before frost arrives. If temperatures drop below about ten degrees where you live, it needs to be inside or under heated cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"50mm Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44657302536511,"sku":"LIC-MAT-50MM-tube","price":401.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mapu-Licuala-Licuala-mattanensis_d778ef67.jpg?v=1742472183"},{"product_id":"australian-fan-palm-livistona-australis","title":"Australian Fan Palm - Livistona australis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Fan Palm is the cabbage tree palm of the east coast, one of the few feature palms that grows from the tropics into cool temperate gardens. \u003cem\u003eLivistona australis\u003c\/em\u003e reaches about 8m tall and 3m wide over ten to fifteen years, carrying a tight crown of deeply divided circular fronds on a slender ringed trunk. It grows slowly, which is why it suits small gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild from Fraser Island to Gippsland, so it belongs in an east coast garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth is the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in scale with a courtyard or small backyard for decades instead of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant once established and comfortable in humidity, with light frost tolerance few tropical palms can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt brings birds in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flower panicles are followed by red-black fruit that native birds work through in late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm roots are fine and fibrous, so there is no risk to a shell, paving or pipework, and fronds drop whole rather than shredding. Allow 1.5m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and courtyard planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in lawn or a group of three at staggered heights is classic, and the 3m spread suits gardens too small for a bangalow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart along a drive for a formal rhythm of trunks, or 4m if you want each crown reading separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Australian Fan Palms in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with some shade for the first year or two. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, Cairns through to Melbourne, and tolerates light frost. Hard frosting inland districts will damage the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil with organic matter is best, though it copes with sand and clay that drains. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly, and after that it manages on rainfall. Feed a palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, cutting the stalk close to the trunk. Never cut green fronds: a palm has one growing point and cannot replace lost leaf area quickly. Watch your hands, as the leaf stalks carry sharp recurved spines along the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven sizes are grown: 200mm pots in packs of six, 300mm and 400mm pots, 45L, 100L, 150L, and advanced 1000L specimens. Smaller pots hold young palms with no trunk yet and are the economical way to plant a group, though trunk development takes years. The 45L and 100L sizes are the practical middle ground; 150L and above arrive with a visible trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied in for transit and may show minor tip burn, which grows out. Plant within a few days, water in heavily, and expect four to six weeks before new growth shows. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every palm is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePoolside planting\u003c\/a\u003e that will not damage a shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of the appeal. Expect a few fronds a year and several years before a clear trunk forms. For height sooner, start with 100L or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a sheltered position. It handles cool temperate gardens and light frost, unlike most tropical palms, though growth is slower and a hard frost pocket marks the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly to tidy spent fronds. Cut brown fronds close to the trunk and leave green ones alone. Wear gloves: the leaf stalks are spined along both edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100344041791,"sku":"LIV-AUS-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124823871,"sku":"LIV-AUS-200MM-P6","price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124758335,"sku":"LIV-AUS-300MM","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44849293197631,"sku":"LIV-AUS-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100343910719,"sku":"LIV-AUS-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140124791103,"sku":"LIV-AUS-100L","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":51649652228415,"sku":"LIV-AUS-150L","price":1423.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100343877951,"sku":"LIV-AUS-200L","price":1540.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100344107327,"sku":"LIV-AUS-400L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649652425023,"sku":"LIV-AUS-1000L","price":9774.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Australian-Fan-Palm-Livistona-australis.jpg?v=1741858396"},{"product_id":"ribbon-fan-palm-livistona-decora","title":"Ribbon Fan Palm - Livistona decora","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ribbon Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLivistona decora\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native palm with a soft, weeping crown that sets it apart from the stiff fans of most Livistonas. It reaches about 10m tall and 4m wide over many years, holding a slender grey trunk and a head of deeply divided fronds whose segments hang like ribbons. It is native to coastal eastern Queensland, so heat, humidity, salt air and dry spells are all within its normal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crown moves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine drooping leaf segments catch every breeze, which gives a tropical look without the coarseness of a large fan palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall in a narrow space.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 10m by 4m it delivers height over a pool or entry without a wide, greedy canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old fronds shed cleanly as the trunk extends, so there is little to cut or tidy once it is above head height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humid climates suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, humidity and dry spells are all handled once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is not invasive and the crown drops little through the year, which makes it one of the better palms to plant close to paving and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen, or a matched pair either side of a doorway, carries a house front on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a palm screen, or 3m to 4m along a driveway where each crown needs room to show its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing ribbon fan palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the fullest crown, though young plants accept part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts are not suitable, and coastal Sydney or Perth gardens should choose a warm sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil, sandy or loamy. Work compost through the backfill at planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers. Once established it copes with dry spells, though regular water gives faster trunk growth. Feed a palm specific fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer, since palms show potassium and magnesium shortages as yellow or spotted older fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, cutting close to the trunk. Never trim green fronds to tidy the crown, as the palm draws nutrients from them. The leaf stalks carry small teeth along the edges, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis palm is supplied in advanced container sizes: 45L, 100L, 200L and 750L. A 45L plant is a well grown crown at ground level with little clear trunk yet, while the 200L and 750L specimens are mature palms with visible trunk and immediate presence. This species is slow to build trunk height in a garden, putting on its crown first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms are packed with the fronds drawn in for transit and may look tight on arrival; they open out within a fortnight. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eoverview of palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003elarge palms for instant impact\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003epoolside planting options\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteadily rather than quickly. Expect a full crown within a few seasons and clear trunk to build slowly after that, so the advanced sizes are worth the difference if you want height now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near a pool or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The roots are fibrous and non invasive, and the crown sheds cleanly, so it is a sensible choice close to hard surfaces and pool edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young plants are the most vulnerable. In cooler districts it needs a north facing wall or overhead tree cover for its first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789557367103,"sku":"LIV-DEC-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100351414591,"sku":"LIV-DEC-200MM-P6","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100351480127,"sku":"LIV-DEC-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100351447359,"sku":"LIV-DEC-400MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140126789951,"sku":"LIV-DEC-100L","price":669.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140126757183,"sku":"LIV-DEC-200L","price":4874.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100351316287,"sku":"LIV-DEC-285L","price":1787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100351349055,"sku":"LIV-DEC-400L","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":44971552080191,"sku":"LIV-DEC-750L","price":10587.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100351381823,"sku":"LIV-DEC-1500L","price":17531.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ribbon-Fan-Palm-Livistona-decora.jpg?v=1741858449"},{"product_id":"european-fan-palm-chamaerops-humilis","title":"European Fan Palm - Chamaerops humilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eEuropean Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaerops humilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hardiest palm most Australian gardeners can buy, and one of the few that will grow almost anywhere in the country. It forms a multi trunked clump to about 3m tall and 2.5m across, with stiff blue green fans held on short arching stems. Frost, salt, heat, wind and drought are all taken in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles cold that stops other palms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy as well as heat tolerant, so it grows across far more of the country than a tropical palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti trunked, not a single pole.\u003c\/strong\u003e Several trunks lean out from the base, giving a broad sculptural shape rather than a bare stem with a head on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on very little each year, so it will not outgrow a courtyard, a pot or a poolside bed the way a fast palm does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and there is nothing to do but remove old fronds once a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it for many years, and slow growth means no repotting treadmill. This is the palm for a balcony that gets battered by wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fronds are stiff and shed very little, so the skimmer basket stays clear, and the roots behave near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind does not mark the foliage, and a single clump makes a strong architectural feature in gravel, a rockery or a dry garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing European Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest, bluest fans, though it accepts part shade with a looser look. Its climate range is unusually wide, covering Mediterranean, warm temperate, subtropical, arid and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a mound. Wet feet through winter is the one thing that will kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Potted plants need a soak once a week in summer. A slow release palm fertiliser in spring is the whole feeding programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old brown fronds off close to the trunk once a year. The leaf stems carry sharp spines, so wear gloves and long sleeves. Never cut into green fronds, since a palm cannot replace them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 400mm pots, and 45L, 90L, 100L and 285L sizes. Because this palm is genuinely slow, size at purchase matters more than with most plants: a 200mm plant may take a decade to fill a courtyard, while the 100L and 285L specimens arrive with multiple trunks and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms travel well with the fronds tied, and a little tip browning after transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare poolside planting options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eOther plants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy and grows happily in cool temperate gardens, which makes it a realistic palm for southern Victoria, Adelaide and the tablelands. Young plants still want shelter through their first couple of winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, often only 100mm to 150mm of height a year. That is the trade off for its toughness, and the reason to buy the largest size your budget allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is not toxic to cats or dogs. The leaf stems do carry sharp spines though, so plant it away from paths and play areas where a child or animal might brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140132884799,"sku":"CHA-HUM-200MM-P6","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100382282047,"sku":"CHA-HUM-300MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44967201341759,"sku":"CHA-HUM-400MM","price":891.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140132950335,"sku":"CHA-HUM-100L","price":1856.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100382183743,"sku":"CHA-HUM-160L","price":4537.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100382249279,"sku":"CHA-HUM-180L","price":4537.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100382347583,"sku":"CHA-HUM-200L","price":5225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"210L","offer_id":55100382544191,"sku":"CHA-HUM-210L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230L","offer_id":55100382380351,"sku":"CHA-HUM-230L","price":7975.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250L","offer_id":55100382609727,"sku":"CHA-HUM-250L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":45543401554239,"sku":"CHA-HUM-285L","price":6600.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100382445887,"sku":"CHA-HUM-300L","price":8800.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100382642495,"sku":"CHA-HUM-350L","price":8236.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100382675263,"sku":"CHA-HUM-400L","price":8236.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100382216511,"sku":"CHA-HUM-500L","price":12375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100382413119,"sku":"CHA-HUM-750L","price":12375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100382708031,"sku":"CHA-HUM-1000L","price":43725.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100382511423,"sku":"CHA-HUM-1500L","price":43725.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/European-Fan-Palm-Chamaerops-humilis.png?v=1794661911"},{"product_id":"elegant-fan-palm-licuala-elegans","title":"Elegant Fan Palm - Licuala elegans","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala elegans\u003c\/em\u003e) carries some of the most beautiful foliage in the palm world: near circular, pleated fans held on slender stems. It is very slow growing, taking around 15 years to reach 3m tall and 2.5m wide, which makes it a long term companion for a sheltered shade garden, a generous pot or a bright room rather than a quick fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowpiece fronds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each leaf opens as a pleated, almost complete circle, instantly recognisable and genuinely uncommon in Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth that stays in scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not outgrow a courtyard, pot or room in any hurry, so the position you choose is the position it keeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers the sheltered, low light corners where most feature plants sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil that stays moist, even periodically wet, suits it fine in a shaded bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beyond water and the occasional spent frond, it asks for nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical shade gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it as an understorey feature beneath taller palms or trees, protected from wind, where the fans can develop unblemished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, courtyards and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in sheltered bright shade shows the leaf shape at eye level. Poolside works well when the spot is out of the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cooler parts of the country it makes a slow, elegant indoor palm for a warm bright room away from direct sun and draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Elegant Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to bright filtered light, always with wind protection, because wind tears and browns the broad fans. Outdoors it is a palm for tropical and subtropical gardens only; it is frost tender, so everywhere cooler should grow it indoors or under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist soil with plenty of organic matter. It tolerates ground that stays damp, though a pot should still drain rather than hold stagnant water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist, especially in pots, and hose the foliage over in dry heat. Feed lightly with a controlled release fertiliser through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Remove spent fronds at the base as they brown, and resist tidying green ones, because a slow palm cannot spare them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Elegant Fan Palm in 300mm and 400mm pots and as advanced 60L and 90L plants. Because growth is measured in a handful of new fronds a year, buy close to the size you want to live with rather than waiting on a small plant. Fronds are packed carefully for transit, and minor cosmetic marks grow out with the next new leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eAn essential guide to palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003eBrowse palms, ferns and tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eMore plants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eExplore the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Allow around 15 years to reach 3m, with a few new fronds a year in good conditions. That patience is exactly why mature specimens are so prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take any sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle early morning sun is tolerated in humid gardens, but hot or midday sun scorches the fans. Bright shade or filtered light keeps the foliage flawless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a warm room with bright indirect light and reasonable humidity. Keep it away from air conditioning and heater draughts, and water before the mix dries right out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and resents cold wind. Outside the tropics and subtropics, treat it strictly as an indoor or glasshouse plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133703999,"sku":"LIC-ELE-300MM","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140133736767,"sku":"LIC-ELE-400MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100388081983,"sku":"LIC-ELE-100L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Elegant-Fan-Palm-Licuala-elegans_3834bf72.jpg?v=1766222719"},{"product_id":"rusty-fan-palm-licuala-ferruginea","title":"Rusty Fan Palm - Licuala ferruginea","description":"\u003cp\u003eRusty Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala ferruginea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a collector's understorey palm with near circular, pleated fans and rust coloured felt on the leaf stems. It stays small, reaching about 2.5m tall and 1.8m wide after many years, and it wants shade rather than sun. In a sheltered tropical courtyard it is one of the most striking small palms you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFans, not fronds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are broad, pleated and almost perfectly round, giving a texture no feather palm can match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2.5m by 1.8m it fits under an existing canopy or beside a pool without ever needing removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine shade plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most palms sulk in low light. This one prefers it, which makes it useful for the dim side of a house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and uncomplaining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is measured, so it holds its shape for years and needs almost no attention beyond water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a shaded courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it where the fans are backlit by morning light and underplant with ferns or calatheas for a layered rainforest look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing lets you keep it in the exact pocket of shade it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as an indoor palm in a bright room out of direct sun, provided the air is not dry. A humid bathroom or a courtyard atrium is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rusty Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade, sheltered from wind, which tears the fans. This is a tropical and subtropical palm and it is frost tender, so gardeners in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra or the tablelands should grow it indoors or in a heated glasshouse rather than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic, moisture holding soil with compost through the backfill. It tolerates ground that stays damp, though it will not sit in stagnant water. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water palm. Keep the soil consistently moist, water two or three times a week in warm weather, and mist or group plants if the air is dry. Feed with controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully browned leaves, cutting the stem close to the trunk. Do not cut green fans, and never touch the growing point at the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 250mm pots, sold in packs of three, which suits a grouped planting under a canopy or a set of matched courtyard pots. At this size expect young plants roughly knee height with several fans and no trunk yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms travel well packed upright, though some tip browning after transit is normal for a humidity loving species. Settle it in shade, keep the water up, and expect two to three months before a new fan opens. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eoverview of palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in subtropical gardens or under cover. It is frost tender and wind sensitive, so in southern states it belongs in a pot indoors or in a glasshouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the fan edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air, dry soil or wind. Increase watering, move it out of any draught, and group it with other plants to lift local humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright spot out of direct sun with steady moisture. Dry indoor air is the main obstacle, so keep it away from heaters and air conditioning outlets. Expect only a few new fans a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":44971389419839,"sku":"LIC-FER-250MM-P3","price":698.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rusty-Fan-Palm-Licuala-ferruginea.jpg?v=1741858641"},{"product_id":"ruffled-fan-palm-licuala-grandis","title":"Ruffled Fan Palm - Licuala grandis","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuffled Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala grandis\u003c\/em\u003e) carries the most sculptural leaf of any palm we grow: a single undivided disc, pleated like a paper fan and scalloped at the edge. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and takes ten to fifteen years to get there, so it stays in scale with a courtyard for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA leaf shape nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole circular fronds to 60cm across, undivided and glossy, so one plant reads as garden sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small, and slowly.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 2m at maturity, reached over a decade or more, so it suits a small courtyard permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the better indoor palms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given warmth, humidity and bright indirect light it holds its form in a pot indoors for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots sit close to paving and pool coping, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm to 500mm wide suits it for years, repotting is rare, and a container can be shifted out of a cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it a metre or two back from a bright window, out of direct midday sun. Dry air is the usual problem, so stand the pot on a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots and a tidy habit suit a pool surround. Plant it in a sheltered pocket, since a wind torn frond stays torn until it is replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ruffled Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade or filtered light through a canopy, never hot afternoon sun on young plants. Outdoors this is a tropical and subtropical plant only. It is frost tender, so in warm temperate, cool temperate and inland gardens grow it in a pot that lives indoors or under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and high in organic matter. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk. In pots use a quality potting mix with extra perlite or coarse bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist through the warm months without leaving it standing in water. Apply a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and mid summer, plus magnesium if older fronds yellow between the veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None to speak of. Cut browned or torn fronds off at the base and leave everything else alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in three sizes: 300mm pots, 250mm sold in packs of three, and advanced 90L specimens. The 250mm and 300mm plants are usually a metre or less overall, carrying three to six mature fans, and they suit a pot or a sheltered garden pocket. The 90L is already trunked and carries real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms travel well packed upright, though a creased leaf edge after transit is common and does no lasting harm. Growth is the honest caveat: one to three new fronds a year, not a flush. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eAn overview of palm varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants that suit the same bright indirect light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePoolside planting with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it actually grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and there is no way to hurry it. One to three new fronds a year is normal, and reaching 3m takes ten to fifteen years, which is why the larger sizes cost what they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical climates, so in southern gardens grow it indoors or in a heated conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always dry air, wind damage or a dry root zone. Move it out of the draught, keep the mix evenly moist and lift the humidity around it. Damaged tissue does not repair, so improvement shows on the next frond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133769535,"sku":"LIC-GRA-300MM","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100388180287,"sku":"LIC-GRA-400MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100388213055,"sku":"LIC-GRA-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":49000732197183,"sku":"LIC-GRA-90L","price":1204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ruffled-Fan-Palm-Licuala-grandis_f9f66bf5.jpg?v=1742472958"},{"product_id":"orbicular-fan-palm-licuala-orbicularis","title":"Orbicular Fan Palm - Licuala orbicularis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Orbicular Fan Palm carries what may be the most perfect leaf in the plant kingdom: a single, undivided, almost circular blade, pleated like a folded paper fan and up to a metre across. \u003cem\u003eLicuala orbicularis\u003c\/em\u003e is a trunkless understorey palm from the rainforest floor of Borneo, staying around 1.5m tall and 2m wide. It is a collector's palm, not a plant for a sunny back lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that stop people mid sentence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Entire circular blades, unsplit and evenly pleated, held on slender stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trunkless and near 1.5m at maturity, so a courtyard, atrium or large interior pot holds it indefinitely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep shade is its natural home.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dim corner that kills other feature plants is the one it wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely uncommon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely offered in Australia, slow to produce, and instantly recognisable to anyone who knows palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, atriums and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright corner out of direct sun, in a 400mm or larger pot of free draining mix on a humidified tray. A container lets you follow the light and dodge cold snaps, and inside your climate stops mattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a truly tropical garden, plant in deep shade under an established canopy, sheltered from wind. Give it a clear 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Orbicular Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep shade or bright indirect light, never direct sun, which scorches the blades within days. Outdoors it is tropical only and frost tender: south of the wet tropics it belongs indoors, in a glasshouse or a sheltered atrium. Wind shelter is non negotiable, since a leaf that wide tears easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture holding but free draining: potting mix opened up with perlite and composted bark. It tolerates consistently damp soil, so the usual palm caution about wet feet does not apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist at all times; it will not forgive drying out. Humidity above 60 per cent keeps the leaf edges clean, so mist or run a pebble tray. Feed a slow release palm fertiliser at half strength in spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully browned leaves, cutting close to the base. Never cut into a green leaf or remove the growing point at the centre of the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in 250mm pots, sold in packs of three: young established plants with several leaves formed, smaller and less perfectly circular than a mature plant's. The price reflects how slowly it grows from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide soft leaves are vulnerable in transit, so a little edge tearing or tip marking is possible. It is cosmetic and grows out with the next leaf. Settle it somewhere shaded and humid, water in, and expect a quiet couple of months before new growth. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eGrowing exotic plants indoors\u003c\/a\u003e, including humidity and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eBrowse exotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e for a dim bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in Brisbane or Sydney?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It needs tropical conditions and is frost tender, so outside the wet tropics treat it as an indoor, glasshouse or sheltered atrium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will the leaves get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to about a metre across on a mature plant. Young plants start smaller with slightly divided blades, and the perfectly circular entire leaf takes several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it so expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows very slowly from seed, takes years to reach a saleable size, and is produced in small numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":44971406360895,"sku":"LIC-ORB-250MM-P3","price":1883.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Orbicular-Fan-Palm-Licuala-orbicularis.jpg?v=1741858645"},{"product_id":"sallehana-fan-palm-licuala-sallehana","title":"Sallehana Fan Palm - Licuala sallehana","description":"\u003cp\u003eSallehana Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala sallehana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rainforest understorey palm grown for one thing: near circular, deeply pleated green fans held on slender stems. It stays small, reaching about 2m tall and 1.5m across after many years, so it suits a shaded courtyard or a large indoor pot rather than an open garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaf is the whole point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each frond is a broad pleated disc rather than the usual feather shape, so one plant reads as sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2m by 1.5m at maturity it will never outgrow a courtyard or a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for deep shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e This palm evolved under a rainforest canopy, so the low light that starves most plants is what it wants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Muggy tropical and subtropical summers suit it, and the fans hold their colour through the wet season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide pot of rich, free draining mix is the most reliable method, because you control both moisture and position. Move the pot rather than the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window, away from air conditioning, keeps it going. Growing it inside sidesteps the climate limits entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered courtyards and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where people pass close enough to see the fans. It needs protection from wind, so an exposed aspect is not the place for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sallehana Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep shade to dappled light, never direct sun, which scorches the fans within days. Outdoors this is a tropical and subtropical palm only. It is frost tender, so cooler gardens should grow it indoors or under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, humus heavy and free draining, in the manner of a rainforest floor. Work compost through the bed or use a premium potting mix, and keep 50mm of leaf mulch over the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Constant moisture is not optional. Keep the root zone evenly damp year round and never let a potted plant dry out. Feed a slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Cut a frond off only once it has browned right back, because the palm draws nutrients out of an ageing leaf and removing green fans sets it back a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis palm is sold in one size, a 250mm pot supplied in a pack of three. Each arrives as an established juvenile carrying several full fans, not a seedling, which reflects how long one takes to reach that stage. Three grouped through a shaded courtyard give far more presence than a single plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans can bruise in transit and the outermost leaf sometimes browns at the tip, which settles as new growth comes. Expect slow progress: one or two new fronds a year is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eessential overview of palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003epalms, ferns and tropical range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eplants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e to pair beneath it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eexotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, even in ideal conditions. One to two new fronds a year is normal, and reaching 2m takes many years. Buy it at the size you want to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical gardens only. In cooler cities keep it potted indoors or under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive in a dim room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles low light better than almost any other palm, since deep shade is its natural position. Bright indirect light still gives the best growth, and sun through glass will burn the fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it really need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than most palms. The root zone should stay evenly moist year round, and a pot allowed to dry out completely will brown the fan edges permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100388311359,"sku":"LIC-SAL-300MM","price":924.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100388344127,"sku":"LIC-SAL-400MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sallehana-Fan-Palm-Licuala-sallehana.jpg?v=1741858646"},{"product_id":"mangrove-fan-palm-licuala-spinosa","title":"Mangrove Fan Palm - Licuala spinosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eMangrove Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the clumping fan palm for gardens that want tropical greenery at eye level rather than overhead. It forms a multi stemmed clump around 4m tall and 3m wide, with near circular pleated fronds held out like open hand fans. It thrives in warm humid air and copes with ground that stays wet, which is where most palms struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFans, not feathers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fronds are rounded and pleated rather than divided, so a single clump carries real texture at close range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps rather than towers.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4m it screens a fence line or a window without ever needing a ladder to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet ground is not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates damp, slow draining soil that would rot most palms, so low corners and pond edges suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and at home in humidity, with cutting away spent fronds the only regular job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a clumping tropical screen. New suckers fill the space between plants from ground level, so the screen thickens with age instead of lifting onto bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds whole fronds occasionally rather than small leaves all year, so there is far less litter to skim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds a clump for years and keeps it nearer 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mangrove Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or part shade gives the greenest fronds, though it takes full sun in tropical and subtropical gardens once established. It is frost tender, so this is a plant for the tropics and subtropics only. In cooler gardens grow it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with plenty of organic matter is ideal, and it is one of the few palms genuinely happy with wet feet. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone moist through the first two summers. Apply a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent fronds at the base once they have browned off. Thin the smallest suckers at ground level if you want a tighter clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 400mm pots and in 110L. The 400mm plants are established clumps with several stems and a full head of fans, ready to go straight into the ground or a large container. The 110L is a mature specimen for immediate effect and is currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms travel with the fronds drawn in, and slight tip browning on arrival is normal rather than a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95,. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm tree varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart. Each clump widens to around 3m, so at that spacing they meet within a few seasons while every plant keeps room to sucker freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical gardens. In cool temperate or inland districts keep it in a pot that can shift under cover, or choose a hardier fan palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free drainage and expect it to settle around 2m. Potted plants dry quickly in summer, so check the mix twice a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100388475199,"sku":"LIC-SPI-200MM-P6","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100388507967,"sku":"LIC-SPI-250MM-P3","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44971515019583,"sku":"LIC-SPI-400MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100388442431,"sku":"LIC-SPI-100L","price":583.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mangrove-Fan-Palm-Licuala-spinosa.jpg?v=1741858647"},{"product_id":"chinese-fan-palm-livistona-chinensis","title":"Chinese Fan Palm - Livistona chinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLivistona chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm to plant when you want a formal, symmetrical crown rather than a feathery one. It reaches about 8m tall and 4m wide over a long life, but it is genuinely slow, holding at 3m to 4m for the first ten to fifteen years. The circular fronds droop at the tips into a soft weeping skirt, and the non invasive roots let it sit close to paving and pool coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive and fibrous, one of the safest palms beside a pool shell, path or retaining wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth is a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds its scale for well over a decade, so it will not outgrow a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, sculptural crown.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fronds up to 1.5m across form an even rounded head with weeping tips, giving a formal look with almost no work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, comfortable in humidity and able to ride out dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The non invasive roots and slow frond shed make it one of the better palms near water, so the skimmer basket is not working overtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or wider suits it for many years, and pot culture holds it to about 2.5m to 3m. Water consistently, because potted palms dry out quickly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature crown throws dappled shade over a seating area, and salt tolerance keeps it green on beachside blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade both work, and young plants actually prefer some shade for the first year or two. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts will scorch the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil with organic matter worked through. It is not fussy about type but will not tolerate waterlogging, so raise the planting position on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first two summers, then reduce. A palm specific slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the fronds deep green. Yellowing between the veins means it is short of magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, cutting close to the trunk. The leaf stalks carry sharp teeth, so wear gloves and keep it clear of narrow paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: 200mm in packs of six, a single 300mm pot, and an advanced 110L specimen. The 200mm and 300mm plants arrive as juveniles with a few fronds and no visible trunk, which is normal at that age. The 110L is semi mature with a formed trunk, and the price reflects the years invested in growing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect the first new frond within two to three months in warm weather. This is a slow palm, so buying the size you want is often the better decision. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eAn overview of palm varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse every palm we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to poolside planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003eAdvanced palms for immediate effect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Chinese Fan Palm grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is the honest answer. Expect 3m to 4m in the first ten to fifteen years, and full height only over a much longer period. Buy the largest size you can if you want height now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it next to a pool or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The root system is fibrous and non invasive, one of the safer palms near a pool shell, paving or a retaining wall. Allow about 2m of clearance for the frond spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the better palms for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with real drainage, keep water up in summer, and expect it to settle nearer 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140133867839,"sku":"LIV-CHI-200MM-P6","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133835071,"sku":"LIV-CHI-300MM","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100388573503,"sku":"LIV-CHI-45L","price":1089.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100388639039,"sku":"LIV-CHI-100L","price":1089.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100388671807,"sku":"LIV-CHI-200L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100388704575,"sku":"LIV-CHI-1500L","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chinese-Fan-Palm-Livistona-chinensis.heic?v=1741858648"},{"product_id":"carnarvon-gorge-palm-livistona-nitida","title":"Carnarvon Gorge Palm - Livistona nitida","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carnarvon Gorge Palm (\u003cem\u003eLivistona nitida\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian fan palm from the sandstone gorges of central Queensland, reaching around 10m tall and 4m wide over a long life. Glossy fan shaped fronds sit above a slim single trunk, so it delivers real height from a footprint narrow enough for a courtyard. It grows slowly, which is exactly why buying an advanced plant is worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4m spread at 10m tall means vertical impact in gardens where a spreading tree would never fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet feet and drought both tolerated.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles soggy ground and dry spells alike, which is rare in one plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean trunk, glossy fans and a naturally tidy outline, native to eastern Australia rather than imported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work the flowers and fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flower sprays are followed by fruit that local birds take through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One palm in a courtyard, a lightwell or beside an entry does the whole job. The single trunk keeps the ground plane open for underplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fronds shed whole and occasionally rather than dropping small litter every day, so pool skimmers cope. Heat tolerance also means it takes reflected warmth off paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space palms 4m to 5m apart for an even rhythm along a drive. Matched heights matter more than exact spacing with palms, so buy them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Carnarvon Gorge Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun once established, and it will take heat readily. This is a palm for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It tolerates light frost only, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens will damage the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding, and unusually flexible about moisture: it will sit in ground that stays damp, and equally cope once dry. Improve the backfill with compost and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first two summers to establish the root system, then reduce as it becomes drought tolerant. A slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the fronds green rather than yellowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully browned fronds, cutting close to the trunk. Stripping green fronds to tidy the look weakens the palm, and the growing point at the crown must never be cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis palm is supplied in a 160L pot, which for a species this slow represents many years in the growing yard. You are buying an established plant with a formed trunk and a full crown, not something that needs a decade to become presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA palm this size is heavy, so it is freighted at cost as advanced and large stock, and you will want help on site to move and plant it. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling period of a few months before new fronds push, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and it is slow to form a trunk in particular. The 10m figure is a long term one, so treat an advanced plant as the way to get height rather than waiting for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. An occasional light frost on an established palm is survivable, but repeated or hard frosts will burn the fronds, so cold inland and southern gardens are not suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it close to a pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the better poolside palms because it sheds whole fronds occasionally rather than shedding small litter constantly, and it tolerates the heat radiating off paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot once established, though it will happily take more. Water it well for the first two summers, after which it is drought tolerant and equally content in ground that stays damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":44971559715135,"sku":"LIV-NIT-160L","price":1125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100388835647,"sku":"LIV-NIT-750L","price":9191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Carnarvon-Gorge-Palm-Livistona-nitida.jpg?v=1741858649"},{"product_id":"rigid-fan-palm-livistona-rigida","title":"Rigid Fan Palm - Livistona rigida","description":"\u003cp\u003eRigid Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLivistona rigida\u003c\/em\u003e) is the gorge palm of inland northern Australia, found along permanent waterholes in the Northern Territory and Queensland. In a garden it makes a single clean trunk to about 10m with a stiff crown of large fan shaped fronds roughly 4m across. It handles heat, drought and seasonal flooding, which is a combination almost no other feature palm offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native with real presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e A solitary grey trunk topped by rigid fans reads as architecture, not tropical clutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought are not an issue.\u003c\/strong\u003e It evolved in arid gorge country, so it takes reflected heat off paving and long dry spells once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt also takes wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterholes are its natural home, so poorly drained ground and low garden corners suit it where most palms would rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Self shedding fronds and a single trunk mean the only routine job is picking up what drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use. One plant in a lawn or a courtyard bed carries the whole composition, and the trunk stays clean enough to underplant with grasses or groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fronds are large and few, so litter is minimal, and salt splash and reflected heat do not worry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in a line at 4m to 5m centres it gives a formal rhythm without the width of a canopy tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rigid Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun once established, with light shade appreciated in the first two years. It suits tropical, subtropical, arid and warm temperate gardens, which covers Darwin through to Perth, Brisbane and inland centres. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting southern and tableland gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable. Sandy, loamy or heavy soil all work, and it tolerates ground that stays wet, though richer soil gives faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water generously through the first two summers, because growth rate is driven almost entirely by water. Apply a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer to keep the crown deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove fronds only once they have browned off completely. Cutting green fronds to tidy the crown slows the plant and can leave a narrow, weakened trunk section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown, 70L and 160L, and both are currently on backorder. The 70L plants have a formed crown and a short developing trunk. The 160L are advanced specimens with visible trunk, bought for immediate effect rather than patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe realistic about speed: this palm is slow to build trunk in cultivation, adding height steadily rather than quickly, so buy the size you want to look at. Palms travel with the fronds drawn in and some tip browning on arrival is normal. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and plants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eAn overview of palm tree varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003eCompare large palms for immediate impact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-arid-climates\"\u003ePlants suited to hot, dry inland gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Expect steady frond production and gradual trunk development rather than quick height, particularly in the first few years. Consistent water and summer feeding make the biggest difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Coastal and inland gardens with the occasional light frost are fine, but repeated hard frosts will damage the crown, so cold southern districts should choose another palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about 4m of clear width for the crown and keep it 3m or more from walls and eaves, since the fronds are stiff and do not bend around obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":44971567939903,"sku":"LIV-RIG-160L","price":1464.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rigid-Fan-Palm-Livistona-rigida.jpg?v=1741858650"},{"product_id":"chinese-windmill-palm-trachycarpus-fortunei","title":"Chinese Windmill Palm - Trachycarpus fortunei","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Windmill Palm (\u003cem\u003eTrachycarpus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hardiest palm commonly grown in Australia. A single, fibrous, hairy trunk carries a head of pleated, fan shaped leaves, and a mature palm reaches 8m or more, though it grows slowly. It is the palm for gardens that get frost and wind, where most palms struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off hard frosts that kill most palms, which makes it possible to grow a palm in cool gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender, tidy form.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single, upright trunk covered in dark fibre makes a neat vertical accent that uses little ground space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fan leaves shed gusts, so it copes with exposed positions that would shred a tropical palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNine sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e From a 200mm pack to a 750 litre specimen, you can start with a small palm or plant an instant feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool climate feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant singly or in groups of three, 2m apart. The fan leaves give a tropical look without tropical cold sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its narrow trunk fits small spaces, and it looks well underplanted with ferns, hostas or clivias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young palm lives well in a big container for years, and can be moved to a sheltered corner in a harsh winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Windmill Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It thrives in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, and tolerates frost and wind once established. In hot, humid tropical gardens it grows poorly. Shelter new plants from the harshest wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable. It prefers fertile, well drained soil with compost, but copes with a wide range of soils. Avoid permanently wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first two summers, then in long dry spells. Feed with a palm fertiliser in spring and summer, and mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old brown fronds only when they are fully dead, cutting close to the trunk. Cut off the seed stalks before the seeds mature, since the palm can self seed in suitable gardens and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chinese Windmill Palm as 200mm pots in packs of 6, 300mm and 400mm pots, and 100, 200, 300, 400, 500 and 750 litre bags. The 200mm pack holds six young palms, a thrifty way to plant a group, and the 300mm and 400mm pots are single young palms. The bags from 100 litres up to 750 litres are advanced and specimen palms with established trunks. Larger palms travel on specialist transport, and growth is slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse palm trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eGuide to palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003eLarge palms for instant impact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates hard frost once established, and it is regarded as the most cold hardy palm in common cultivation. Young plants should still have some protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly at first, then steadily. Expect a few years before a young palm builds a visible trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some gardens it can self seed, so remove the seed stalks if you do not want seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095155503423,"sku":"TRA-FOR-200MM-P6","price":361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095155568959,"sku":"TRA-FOR-300MM","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095155601727,"sku":"TRA-FOR-400MM","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":68095155634495,"sku":"TRA-FOR-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":68095155667263,"sku":"TRA-FOR-200L","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":68095155700031,"sku":"TRA-FOR-300L","price":4056.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":68095155732799,"sku":"TRA-FOR-400L","price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":68095155765567,"sku":"TRA-FOR-500L","price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":68095155798335,"sku":"TRA-FOR-750L","price":11495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-windmill-palm-trachycarpus-fortunei.jpg?v=1794664139"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Ruffled-Fan-Palm-Licuala-grandis_f9f66bf5.jpg?v=1794667058","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/fan-palms.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}