Livistona benthamii (Bentham's Fountain Palm.)

Livistona benthamii (Bentham's Fountain Palm) green plant with wide fan shaped leaves in landscape
Livistona benthamii (Bentham's Fountain Palm) young palm with dark green, segmented leaves spreading outward

Botanical names: Livistona benthamii, Livistona australis

Common name: Bentham's Fountain Palm.

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Northern Territories, Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPalm or palm-like plant

In colder regions, Livistona benthamii (Bentham's Fountain Palm) can be grown in pots. The palm has small semi-shade leaves and grows from 10-20 feet tall. This plant is native to the Northern Territories of Australia and does best in USDA Zones 9-11. It is easily grown from small round black seeds and it loves regular water.

Caring for the Livistona benthamii in a pot in cold regions requires plenty of water and fertilizer. Care must also be taken to keep circulating air in the growing area to prevent fungus attack. The pot should be in a semi-shady spot.

Similar plants: Livistona benthamii (Bentham's Fountain Palm.)


Livistona benthamii (Bentham's Fountain Palm) with green fan-shaped leaves on the palm plant.


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