Trachycarpus wagnerianus

Dwarf Silver Palm

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Dwarf fan palm native to China, features silver-blue leaves and a hairy trunk. Cold-hardy, making it an elegant addition to cool indoor spaces or temperate gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Dwarf Silver Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Trachycarpus
Species Wagnerianus
Origin China
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; produces yellow-green inflorescences in late summer.
Leaf Color Silver-blue to dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining mix of peat, perlite, and pine bark for aeration.

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growing season, reduce in winter; dislikes waterlogged roots.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light indoors; full sun outdoors in cool climates, shade in hot regions.

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Fertilization

Balanced palm fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growth periods.

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Pruning

Remove dead fronds only; do not cut green leaves as they sustain the trunk.

Pest Control Mealybug 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 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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