Water
Water thoroughly when the top 5-7 cm of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as this palm dislikes consistently wet feet.
Also known as Dwarf Fan Palm · Dwarf Palm · European Fan Palm
Mediterranean fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a slow-growing, clumping palm native to the western Mediterranean, featuring fan-shaped leaves and reddish-brown fibrous ba
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Best growth in full sun, but tolerates some shade.
Allow soil to dry between waterings
50% intensity
Prefers well-draining soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-30°C. Can tolerate occasional light frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with a palm-specific fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 5-7 cm of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as this palm dislikes consistently wet feet.
Prune only dead or damaged fronds. Cut them close to the trunk. Avoid removing green fronds as this weakens the plant. Pruning is minimal for this palm and mainly for aesthetic tidiness.
Propagate by seed, which can be slow to germinate. Stratification might be beneficial. Alternatively, offsets (pups) can be carefully separated from the parent plant during repotting and planted directly.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years, and mature plants less frequently, when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Chamaerops |
| Species | Chamaerops humilis |
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