Trachycarpus fortunei

Sowing method: All year round. For faster germination, rub the seeds between sandpaper or roughen them with a file, then soak them in warm water for several hours. Sow in airy seed compost, cover seeds with a layer of soil that is 3 times the thickness of the seed. Optimal germination temperature ±25̊ C. Cover the sown seeds with a (fleece) cloth or cling film to prevent drying out.

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Sowing/planting time:

• All year

Harvesting time:

• All year

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Greenhouse

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Inconspicuous yellow flowers
• Origin: East Asia
• Average growth height: More than 200 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: N/A
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Trachycarpus fortunei
• Dutch: Burmese Fan Palm
• Also known as: Windmill Palm
• English: Windmill Palm

• All year round