The star shaped leaves of the Chinese fan palm set it apart from other palms with the more classic feathery fronds. These palms offer many varieties and colours, making it a show stopper in and outside your home.
Light
Outdoors, Chinese fan palms grow best in full sun to partial shade. They need at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight most days. Young palms prefer some shade, especially from the hot afternoon sun. Indoors, These palms do best in a bright window with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Soil
Potting mix is recommended for these palm plants. They thrive in a rich loamy soil that is slightly acidic., adding peat moss with help with the acidity levels, along with perlite and sand to help with drainage.
Water
Lightly moist but not soggy is ideal for Chinese fan palms. During the winter months, allow the soil to dry out as the palm isn’t actively growing. Increase water during spring, summer, and fall months.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a palm specific fertilizer in spring and summer months only. In winter the palm in not actively growing and does not need to be fed.
Growth
Chinese fan palms are slow growing, putting on less than a foot a year.
Pet Friendly? Yes, palms are non toxic.
