How to tend a Washingtonia filifera

Also known as: Neowashingtonia filifera (Rafarin) Sudw., Brahea filifera (Rafarin) W.Watson, Washingtonia filifera var. typica M.E.Jones, Pritchardia filifera Rafarin

Watering

When the air is dry, spray water on leaves till wet

Sunlight

Likes warm, moist, sunny environments

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Apply compound fertilizers every half month in the growing season, add foliar fertilizer too

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Southwestern United States
Category
Palmae, Washingtonia
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period July
Flower colors
white or pink, fruit color black
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