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Chinese windmill palm

Trachycarpus fortunei

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Trachycarpus fortunei

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Common name
Chinese windmill palm
Taxonomy
Family: Arecaceae · Genus: Trachycarpus

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Trachycarpus
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-15 °C
Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Trachycarpus tip: When young and planted out, tie up the fronds and wrap the trunk in fleece for winter.

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At a glance

Chinese windmill palm – what to know

Chinese windmill palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) – family: Arecaceae, genus: Trachycarpus. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Chinese windmill palm?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Chinese windmill palm need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Chinese windmill palm get?

Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Chinese windmill palm toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Chinese windmill palm flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Trachycarpus: Typical flowering time: May, June.

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