Chamaerops humilis

Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops humilis is an evergreen palm making a medium-sized shrub to about 2m tall, often stemless or multi-stemmed, with a rounded mass of fan-shaped leaves to 45cm in length. Loose clusters of small insignificant yellow flowers are borne on mature plants only. Hardy to about -10C. Prefers a North-facing or East-facing sheltered position.

Contributed by @Garyg

plant Features

Partial shade
Very little water
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Mediterranean Fan Palm

Latin name

Chamaerops humilis

type

Palm

family

Arecaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Mediterranean Fan Palm is 1.50meters x 2.00meters

1.50 M 2.00 M

Chamaerops humilis

Propagation

From Early Spring TO Late Summer

Can be propagated from suckers. Grow under glass or as a houseplant in a loam-based compost in bright, indirect light. When in growth water moderately and feed with a balanced fertiliser once a month. Water sparingly in winter

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Late Spring

Plant young plants out in spring. Chamaerops Humillis prefers partial shade and needs to be planted in a loamy soil which is well drained. To offer protection from strong winds which can damage the plant, it is best planted in the shaddow of a wall or fence protecting it from the prevailing winds. It prefers an acid to neutral soil.

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