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The Chamaerops dossier

Chamaerops humilis

The Chamaerops humilis is the only palm that grows naturally in Europe: from the rocky coasts of Spain to the hills of Morocco. Hence its nickname European dwarf palm.

With its wide fan leaves and rugged trunk, it is one of the strongest palms for the Dutch garden and terrace.

Light
Water
Growth rate
Care Easy care
Pet friendly Yes
Height 90 - 220 cm

The care year

little to plenty
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Placement and light

The Chamaerops prefers to be outside in full sun, in a warm and sheltered spot. It also tolerates partial shade well. Its shape looks best on the terrace in a large pot.

It is quite winter hardy: in the open ground it can tolerate frost down to around minus ten degrees. The roots are more vulnerable in a pot; In case of severe frost, protect the pot with bubble wrap or store it in a cool place.

Water and feeding

During the growing season, a Chamaerops in a pot drinks a lot: water as soon as the top centimeters are dry, several times a week during hot periods. Very sparingly in winter.

Drainage is essential: ensure that excess water can always drain away. Feed palms monthly from April to September.

Is something wrong with your Chamaerops?

Brown leaf tips are usually drought damage or wind damage and can be trimmed. Yellow leaves indicate soil that is too wet or a nutrient deficiency. An occasional dying lower leaf is normal. After a harsh winter, damaged leaves recover with new growth in the spring.

Repotting and pot choice

Repot the Chamaerops in late spring, approximately every three years. Choose a heavy, stable pot with ample drainage and use well-drained soil with some sand. Its roots like depth: prefer a high pot to a wide pot.

Toxic to pets?

The Chamaerops is not poisonous to cats and dogs. Just pay attention to the sharp spines on the leaf stems; they are more annoying than the magazine itself. Furthermore, a completely carefree garden palm for pet owners.

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Growth and size

The Chamaerops grows slowly and becomes a fraction wider and rougher every year. Large specimens with a true trunk are decades old. So you buy a palm like that once, and it will last a lifetime.

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Suits these interior styles

This plant looks great in the following interior styles. Check out the style guide for inspiration.

Mediterranean
Man loopt tussen grote binnenplanten in een licht kantoorpand
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