Chamaerops humilis - 175-200 CM C10

Description
The Dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a very popular evergreen container plant. The grey-green leaves are deeply slit. The location should be as sunny as possible. Well-drained, loose, sandy and loamy soil is ideal. In favourable conditions, the Dwarf fan palm reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows up to 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Dwarf fan palm are grey-green, deeply slit.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is required in unprotected areas of the garden. Potted plants are best overwintered in a frost-free, bright place.

Growth
Upright, spreading. Generally grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Tasks
- Wintering out: April - Winterising: In the period from October to November - Fertilise: Weekly from April to August - Watering: Weekly from March to September.

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Use
Tubs, ornamental shrubs, winter garden, room divider