Dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) — palm.
Dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) – palm. The Mediterranean dwarf fan palm is one of the hardiest palms, with fan-shaped leaves.
Benefits
- Exotic, architectural look
- Excellent in a pot on the terrace
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide sun or partial shade.
- Summer: Water moderately.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Tolerates down to -10°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Chamaerops humilis
- Botanical family: Arecaceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Exposure: Sun / partial shade
- Placement: Outdoors / container
- Growth rate: Slow
- Minimum temperature: -10 °C
- Drought resistance: Medium
- Mature height: 150-300 cm
- Mature width: 120-250 cm
- Fragrance: No
- Soil: Well drained, sandy
- pH: 6,0-7,5
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Spring–summer, special palm fertiliser
- Pruning: Dry leaves only
- Mulching: Recommended
- Product code: 4039832
- EAN code: 6420384039832
Warnings
- Most need frost protection
- Very good drainage, no standing water
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -10°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun / partial shade; moderate watering. The Mediterranean dwarf fan palm is one of the hardiest palms, with fan-shaped leaves.
