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Mexican Fan Palm Care

Washingtonia Robusta

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What is the plant

The Mexican fan palm or botanically Washingtonia Robusta [Washing-ton-ee-a, roh-BUS-tuh] is a flowering species from the Arecaceae or the palm family. Contrary to what the plant’s scientific name suggests, the palm species are not native to Washington or the United States.

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Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

8a - 11

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    You can water your palm two ways: one way, is to take all 20 gallons of water and dump it around your palm tree in 2 minutes. the water will simply runoff and the roots will not get enough since it takes time for the soil to absorb water. another way, to water your palm tree is to slow drip 20 gallons of water over the course of 1 - 2 hours.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Indoors, keep your plant in an area having plenty of bright filtered light.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    They need well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, so add lots of organic matter when planting. In heavy clay soils, plant the bulbs on a layer of coarse sand or gravel to improve drainage.

  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Pretty much happy in any room, whether cool or warm, but if the room is warm, this will dry out the plant more quickly and it will need watering more regularly. They are not quite frost hardy, so bring them inside if you have had them on the patio during the summer.

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  • Container

    Container

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    Pot should provide ample drainage and room for growth.

  • Additional

    Additional

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    Palms clean and improve air quality by filtering formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide toxins from the surrounding environment.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    4,387 people already have this plant 476 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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