Desert Fan Palm. A beautiful architectural houseplant with hanging filaments from the segmented fan shaped leaves. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers July to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Washingtonia filifera
A beautiful architectural houseplant with hanging filaments from the segmented fan shaped leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Washingtonia |
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Species | filifera |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Desert Fan Palm |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Arecaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale, Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
Propagation | Seed, Division |
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