Mexican Fan Palmtree 'Washingtonia Robusta'- Pot 15cm - Height 50-60cm

The Washingtonia Robusta originates in the southern United States and Mexico. The Washingtonia is also known as the "Mexican Fan Palm. This palm owes its name to the first president of the United States, George Washington. In California, this palm is also called the petticoat palm because the dead leaves stick around the trunk of the palm tree like a skirt. The leaves of the Washingtonia, which are characterized by their beautiful light green color, are extremely large and can reach one meter in diameter. The Washingtonia is a fast grower and can grow up to 15 feet tall. In the wild, this palm grows mainly along streams and lakes and is widely used in the U.S. as a lane tree along major roads. The best example of this are the long rows of huge palms in Palm Springs, California. This palm is ideally suited as a patio palm, garden palm or even as a house palm.

This Mexican Fan Palm needs a sunny location and well-drained soil. This palm is a real water lover. Especially in summer, this palm needs a lot of water, preferably every day during a dry/warm summer. Like many tropical palms, Washingtonia produces a substantial root system to provide itself with nutrition and water. The plant can be kept in full soil or in a pot, but if the pot is too small the palm will turn yellow and slowly die. Make sure you have a large pot and well-drained soil. The palm can be kept indoors or outdoors, but is unfortunately not very hardy. The plant can withstand up to a few degrees (+/- 5 degrees) of frost. When kept in a pot, Washingtonia can easily be placed in a hibernation room.

Upon delivery, the plant has a height of 50 to 60cm (measured incl. pot). The plant is delivered in pot with a diameter/diameter of 15cm.