Mediterranean Fan Palm Plant
Mediterranean Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis) is a palm growing 3-10 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Palm
Height
1.5 to 2.0 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mediterranean
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
08:02:12
life Span
20 to 30 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, leaf distortion
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides