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The European fan palm is an especially cold-hardyspecies of palm tree.
It can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
For this reason, European fan palms are frequently used to add tropical flair to temperate landscapes.
They also grow well as houseplants, adapting easily to indoor conditions.
Small, round inedible fruits in yellow, orange, or brown follow the flowers.
European fan palms have a slow growth rate and are best planted in the spring.
In colder regions, they can be kept outside during the warm summer months and overwintered indoors.
Light
European fan palms thrive infull sun, but they can tolerate partial shade as well.
Too much shade can cause the palm to get leggy.
In extreme heat, it might need to be watered weekly or more often to help roots establish.
Mature European fan palms are moderately drought- tolerant.
However, ensure that the palm is not sitting in soggy soil, which can cause root rot.
Setting the pot on a tray filled with water and pebbles can raise humidity around the plant.
Fertilizer
European fan palms appreciate regular fertilizing throughout the growing season.
Use a slow-release fertilizer meant for palms from spring to fall, following label instructions.
Just remove any dead, damaged, or diseased fronds as they arise.
The pot should have large drainage holes.
Use a fast-draining potting mix, often sold as cactus, palm, and citrus potting mix.
Upgrade to a slightly larger container, and use fresh potting mix.
In warm climates, the plant does not require winter protection.
However, keep an eye out for common plant pests, including mealybugs,scale, andspider mites.
Treat problems as soon as you spot them with an insecticidal soap.
It is a slow grower so don’t be surprised if your palm only grows five inches per year.
It grows even slower in partial shade.
That’s actually one of the palm’s downsides, it is only moderately salt-tolerant.
North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
