The Thread Palm is a Frost tender palm with a trunk which tapers from the ground to the crown. Huge fan-shaped leaves arch out from the crown. This is a fast growing plant with tubular creamy-pink flowers in summer
Washingtonia Robusta 15 Ltr
A beautiful architectural houseplant with hanging filaments from the segmented fan shaped leaves
35cm
Additional information
| Generic | Washingtonia |
|---|---|
| Species | Robusta |
| Varietry | 15 Ltr |
| 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 | |
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