{"product_id":"livistona-chinensis","title":"Livistona chinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivistona chinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Chinese fan palm (also sold as the fountain palm), is an elegant fan palm with large, glossy, circular fronds whose tips droop gracefully like a fountain, giving a lush, tropical look to any warm corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated RHS H3 (half-hardy), the Chinese fan palm is happiest grown in a pot outdoors from late spring through to autumn, then moved somewhere bright and frost-free, such as a conservatory, porch or cool greenhouse, for the winter. Protecting it from frost is the single most important thing you can do to keep it looking its best year after year. For more on seasonal expectations, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade on a warm, sheltered patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A free-draining, loam-based compost in a generous container. Browse more of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e A slow-growing statement palm reaching a few metres over many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-hardy (H3). Move it under cover before the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a patio palm, Livistona chinensis makes a superb statement, bringing bold \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e to decks, doorways and courtyard gardens through the warmer months. Its fan-shaped fronds also suit \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed\u003c\/a\u003e planting schemes when given a sheltered, sunny spot for the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range to build a lush, jungle feel, and always bring this tender fountain palm back indoors to a frost-free room each winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown and hand-selected to nursery quality by the Grow Tropicals team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"24cm \/ 6L","offer_id":57955670393215,"sku":"LIVICHIN24","price":82.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/livingstonia.jpg?v=1784331819","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/livistona-chinensis","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}