Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Cold Regions, Moist Soils, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
8-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Costapalmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
LIVISTONA decipiens
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
Fountain Palm, Ribbon Palm
In Hindi
taraw palm
Ribbon Palm
In German
Taraw palme
Ribbon Palm
In French
Taraw palm
Ribbon Palm
In Spanish
Taraw palma
Ribbon Palm
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
Ribbon Palm
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Ribbon Palm
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Ribbon Palm
In Latin
taraw palmarum
Ribbon Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Livistona
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Corypheae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Serdang and Ribbon Palm
Season and care of Serdang and Ribbon Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Ribbon Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Ribbon Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Serdang and Ribbon Palm Physical Information
Serdang and Ribbon Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ribbon Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Ribbon Palm are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Ribbon Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Ribbon Palm leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Serdang and Ribbon Palm
Care of Serdang and Ribbon Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.