EUROPEAN FAN PALM
Chamaerops humilis
A compact, bushy, and robust palm with fan-shaped leaves and a robust appearance. This palm is ideal for pots, patios, or in the ground in a sunny spot.
Application: š³Solitary |šŖ“Pot
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Likes full sun to partial shade
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Slow grower
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Water regularly
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Height up to 4/5 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | European Fan Palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm |
| Latin name | Chamaerops humilis |
| Origin | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Height | Up to 4-5 meters |
| Growth habit | Bushy growth with multiple trunks and a wide fan of stiff leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs sufficient space due to its wide growth habit |
| Light requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Water requirement | Regular watering (at least every other day) |
| Windproof | Very resistant to wind |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly, ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove dead leaves for a neat appearance |
| To leaf through | Stiff, fan-shaped leaves with a gray-green to deep green color. Note: has spines |
| Fruits | Small, brown to orange berries; not edible for humans |
| Flowers | Yellow flowers in small clusters |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |