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Trachycarpus fortunei

Chinese Windmill Palm

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Trachycarpus fortunei è una palma resistente, caratterizzata da foglie a ventaglio grigio-verdi e un tronco ricoperto di fibre marroni. Cresce lentamente.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Windmill Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Trachycarpus
Species Fortunei
Origin China
Blooming Dioecious, yellow flowers in spring clusters (rare indoors)
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH. Needs good drainage.

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Watering

Keep moist during growing season. Reduce watering in winter. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors. Tolerates shade better than most palms.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Do not over-fertilize.

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Pruning

Remove only dead or damaged fronds at the base. Never cut living green leaves.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
250 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Trachycarpus fortunei? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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