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Mexican Fan Palm

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About Mexican Fan Palm

The Mexican Fan Palm is a palm tree native to Mexico that has naturalized in Florida, California, Hawaii and Texas. Its columnar trunk can reach up to 100 feet tall with a round crown of fan-shaped fronds that can grow 3-5 feet long. Frond damage can occur at 20 degrees F.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Washingtonia robusta

Genus

Washingtonia

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

Also known as

Mexican washingtonia

How to care for Mexican Fan Palm

💦 Water

How often to water your Mexican Fan Palm

Mexican Fan Palm 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Mexican Fan Palm in your home

Mexican Fan Palm love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Mexican Fan Palm does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mexican Fan Palm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Mexican Fan Palm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mexican Fan Palm: 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 Mexican Fan Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Mexican Fan Palm is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Mexican Fan Palm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Mexican Fan Palm requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Mexican Fan Palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Mexican Fan Palm does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Mexican Fan Palm is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Mexican Fan Palm grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mexican Fan Palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11a. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Mexican Fan Palm can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Mexican Fan Palm, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.