Livistona benthamii

Common names

Bentham’s Fountain Palm, Bentham’s Fan Palm.

Curiosities

After George Bentham, English botanist of the 19th century.

Origin

Australia.

Habitat

Moist areas near the North coast.

Morphology

Deeply cut, glossy, dark green palmate leaves, and petiole stubs adhering to the trunk distinguishing this species.

Climate

This palm has tolerated down to –2.2ºC (28ºF, USDA Zone 9b).

Germination

Seeds germinate quickly.

Growing

Requires full sun and average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.