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CHAMAEROPS
Commonly known as Dwarf fan palm
See also TRACHYCARPUS
The northernmost naturally-occuring palm. It is adapted to regimes of frequent burning, re-sprouting from underground rhizomes.
Genus of one species of shrubby palm from dry scrub and rocky or sandy slopes in the western Mediterranean region.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - pinnate leaves in dense tufts or rosettes.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Palm
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based compost for greenhouse - plenty of indirect light. -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - red spider mites under glass. -
Place of origin - western Mediterranean. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
Chamaerops - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CHAMAEROPS
CHAMAEROPS humilis >
Commonly known as: Dwarf fan palm, Mediterranean fan palm.
bushy architectural palm suckering into many dense stems when mature with yellow flowers in dense panicles. Will survive happily outdoors in milder climates. 2-3ft fronds
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
