Livistona rigida
Also Known As
- Mataranka Fan Palm
Plant type
palm / cycad
size
- H: 25'-50'
- W: 10'-15'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Livistona rigida plant details
Livistona rigida is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Livistona rigida
- Plant type: palm / cycad
- Plant family: arecaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Livistona rigida
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8b-11. Native to NW Queensland and Northern Territory, Australia. Rigida is closely related to L. mariae. The leaves are rigid and grayish green to blue green with a waxy underside. To see a photo of a mature Livistona rigida go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Livistona/rigida.html
By: Tejas Tropicals
Gardening facts about Livistona rigida plant
How to Grow Livistona rigida
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Carnarvon Palm
Plant Type
Palm / Cycad
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 30'-40'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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