Thai Palms Virtual Palm Encyclopedia - Pritchardia pacifica, Fiji Fan Palm

Origin: Fiji, Tonga   Flowers: Monoecious   Habitat: Coastal, Protected   Conservation Status: Common

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Pritchardia pacifica is showing it's new spearleaf
This three-year-old Pritchardia pacifica
is showing it's new spearleaf.

A three-year-old Fiji Fan Palm in a medium-sized pot
Another three-year-old Fiji Fan Palm
in a medium-sized pot.



Pritchardia pacifica seedlings
These Pritchardia pacifica seedlings are about six months old and are very happy in a mostly shady position.
They require plenty of water, and coconut husk prevents the seedlings from drying out.
Mature Fiji Fan Palm

General Comments

The Fiji Fan Palm is the kind of palm that people will pick out as a favourite in any palm garden. They require a lot of care and protection from drought, cold or too much sun until they are very well established. They are prone to magnesium deficiency. They seem to grow well in pots as long as they get plenty of water and good drainage. A well-planned nutrition program for P. pacifica is essential for success. Seeds germinate very easily.

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