Fan Palms 101: How to Grow and Care for Fan Palms
The common name “fan palm” refers to a number of species of palms grouped loosely together by the shape of their leaves.
Many of these large-leafed palm trees are native to the American southwest and are species in the genus Washingtonia.
Others, such as the Mediterranean fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) and the ruffled fan palm (Licuala grandis) are species in different genera that share the group’s large, beautiful, pleated leaves.
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Almost all fan palms love hot, sunny weather. Grown widely across the Middle East, southwestern North America, and other warm, tropical, or arid regions of the world, these trees prosper outdoors under these conditions.
Elsewhere, they’ll need the cover of a greenhouse, conservatory, or a cozy, well-lit corner of your home. A few species require humidity and part shade, but warmth is still a must.
To find out more about growing your own fan palms, read on. Here’s what we’ll cover:
What Are Fan Palms?There are numerous species referred to as fan palms and many are widely used in landscaping.
Although this group of plants come from a number of different genera, they’re all part of the true palm family, Arecaceae.
This means they share a lot of the same morphological characteristics such as the distinctive evergreen leaves arranged at the top of an unbranched, single trunk which is often covered in old leaves, or leaf bases.
Fan palms also all have a similar leaf shape and produce large, wide, fan-shaped fronds, known in botanical terms as palmately lobed.
No two types of fan palm are alike, however, and it’s important to remember as
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