| Botanical name | Chamaerops humilis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | European fan palm |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Forms fan-shaped leaves up to a metre wide. |
| Uses in landscape design | This palm is ideal for small gardens and townhouses. It makes a good container subject for the pool or patio area. It is both hardy to cold and drought-resistant. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Planting: Dig a hole 60cm square and deep. Mix two thirds of the topsoil with one third compost in the bottom of the hole, add one cup of bone meal or superphosphate and mix well. |
| Interesting info | Good container plant |
| Other languages | Europese waaierpalm (A) |
Chamaerops humilis (European fan palm)
- Botanical name: Chamaerops humilis
- Common name(s): European fan palm
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This is a small, multi-stemmed palm growing to 3m in height with fan shaped leaves up to a metre wide. An ideal palm for small gardens. Good container subject. Drought tolerant. The leaf colour may vary from blue-green to grey-green. It is slow growing, but is one of very few palms that can be grown throughout the country.
Family: Arecaceae
Synonym: Chamaerops humilis var. elegans
Botanical Pronunciation: ku-MEE-rops HEW-mil-liss
Chamaerops humilis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Forms fan-shaped leaves up to a metre wide.
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