Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
25 gallons or more per watering session
Month 1: Daily
Month 2: Three times x week
Month 3: Weekly
After the roots are established, this plant is drought tolerant.
Soil
Tolerates most soils, as long as it is well draining. Preferably organic soil free of additives.
Fertilization
Use a Palm specific fertilizer three times a year at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer. Do not fertilize for the first three months to avoid burning the roots.
Pruning
Only prune a Mexican Fan Palm when fronds are completely brown. Partially green fronds are still giving valuable nutrients to the palm tree.
Are Washingtonia Palms easy maintenance?
Yes. Washingtonia Palms are considered low maintenance once established. They require occasional pruning of old fronds in order to keep the trunk clean. Since they are such fast growing specimens, the height may require special equipment for maintenance.
How big to Washingtonia Palms get?
Mexican Fan Palms grow up to 70-100 feet.
Are Washingtonia Palms cold-hardy?
Yes! Washingtonia Palms are moderately cold-hardy, and tolerate temperatures down to 23-25°F.
Recent Washingtonia Palm Installations in Florida: Orlando and Tampa
