How to grow and care for Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl., Fortunes palm, Chusan palm
Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl.
How often should I water?
check Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium light, Low light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H.Wendl. is a member of Arecaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Trachycarpus |
| Species | Trachycarpus fortunei |
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