Dwarf fan palm

Chamaerops humilis · Family Arecaceae

Also known as: chamaerops, mediterranean fan palm, european fan palm

Light: Full sun
Watering: Every 7 days
Difficulty: Easy
Pet-safe: No, keep it away from cats and dogs

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Care

Where to put it

A sunny patio or balcony; one of the hardiest palms for UK gardens.

Light

Full sun. It struggles in dim rooms.

Watering

Water when the compost is dry on top. Tolerates drought once established.

About the plant

The dwarf fan palm forms clumps with stiff, fan-shaped leaves. It is highly resistant to heat, drought and even light frosts. It grows slowly and does very well in large pots on sunny verandas.

Origin

Native to the western Mediterranean, where it grows on dry, rocky, sunny slopes.

What it likes

Full sun
Free-draining soil
Moderate watering

What it dislikes

Shade
Waterlogging
Dark indoor spaces

Did you know?

It is one of only two palms native to Europe.