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Beginner
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1.5m
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2.5m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Chamaerops humilis
Other names: Dwarf fan palm, European fan palm, African hair palm, Mediterranean fan palm
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Genus: Chamaerops
Species: C. humilis - C. humilis is an evergreen palm forming rounded mass of fan-shaped leaves. More mature plants may produce insignificant, yellow flower panicles.
Chamaerops humilis is: Evergreen
Flower: Cream, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are highly scented.
Habit: Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Chamaerops humilis (Dwarf fan palm) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Sub-Tropical, Foliage only, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation: Best planted indoors in a loam-based compost in indirect light. Water moderately and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter.
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Loamy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor unheated (H2) |
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Question from
R Sanderson
Hi, I think I have a Chamaerops humilis which I have unfortunately neglected and allowed to dry out too much. The plant is in a pot sat on my ex fish pond which is filled with gravel. all the main leaves are now yellow with brown tips but there is new green growth from the centre of each stem. Should I cut all the yellow leaves and stalks off and hope the new green ones grow.
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