Characteristics
The Mexican fan palm, Mexican washingtonia or washingtonia, whose scientific name is Washingtonia robusta, is a plant native to the south of the Baja California peninsula, in Mexico. It reaches a height of up to 35 metres, with a slender, single trunk no more than 35-40 centimetres in diameter. Its leaves are costapalmate, that is, […]
It does not need much water. But at the start of cultivation, when the palm is young and less hardy, we must ensure a good moisture content in the soil, with frequent watering.
It needs direct exposure to the sun.
Permeable soil, with a good percentage of organic matter and a neutral or slightly calcareous pH. Also in humid and saline environments.
Spring.
It withstands frosts down to -5 ºC.
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