Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Common Fennel, Fennel
In Hindi
taraw palm
सौंफ़
In German
Taraw palme
Fenchel
In French
Taraw palm
Fenouil
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Hinojo
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Funcho
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Koper włoski
In Latin
taraw palmarum
faeniculi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Livistona
Foeniculum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Serdang and Fennel
Season and care of Serdang and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serdang and Fennel Physical Information
Serdang and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Fennel are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Serdang and Fennel
Care of Serdang and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.