Plant Care Chamaerops Humilis

Chamaerops Humilis

About Chamaerops Humilis

European Fan Palm is one of the most cold-hardy palms. It is a shrub-like, clumping palm with several stems growing from a single base. It's easily grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils and prefers a bright sunny location.

Taxonomy

Chamaerops humilis
Chamaerops
Arecaceae
Arecales

Also known as

European Fan Palm, European Fan Palm, Chamaerops and Mediterranean dwarf palm

How to care for Chamaerops Humilis

Water

How often to water your Chamaerops Humilis

Water needs for Chamaerops Humilis
0.5 cups
every 9

Chamaerops Humilis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Chamaerops Humilis

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for European Fan Palm in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Chamaerops Humilis: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Chamaerops Humilis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Chamaerops Humilis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Chamaerops Humilis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chamaerops Humilis: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chamaerops Humilis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Chamaerops Humilis is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!


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Care Summary for Chamaerops Humilis

Chamaerops Humilis

Chamaerops Humilis


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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