Chinese Fan Palm
Add top soil or organic peat to the hole when planting this palm.
Chinese Fan Palm
The hardy nature and lush look of the Chinese fan palm makes it a South Florida landscape favorite.
The wide-spreading crown, with drooping fan leaves that have a layered “weep,” will stay low to the ground while the palm is young.
This makes it a great privacy plant, an excellent container palm or a generously-sized anchor for a tropical garden bed.
These beautiful palms are among the hardiest of South Florida palm trees, and complement any size yard in sun or shade.
Plant specs
Pretty at every stage of its growth, the Chinese fan will eventually grow a single trunk and rise to about 25 feet. It’s a slow grower for any light – best in sun to partial shade.
It’s cold hardy – thriving in all areas of Zones 9 and 10 – and moderately salt-tolerant and drought-tolerant once it’s well established.
Plant care
Add top soil or organic peat to the hole when planting this palm.
Plant in a well-drained area. it likes to dry out between waterings.
Fertilize with granular palm fertilizer in spring, summer and fall.
You will have to trim off older fronds now and then – but not very often since the palm grows slowly.
Plant spacing
Chinese fans grow wide before they grow up.
Space them about 5 feet or more from the house to let them fan out when young and have enough frond room as they mature.
For a group planting for privacy or fullness: space them about 4 feet apart, if you’re planting a 7-gallon (or larger) pot size.
For 3-gallon containers, these palms can be planted 3 feet apart.
An excellent palm for medium to large containers, this palm can decorate a porch, balcony, patio or pool area.
It does have short spines on the interior of the leaf stems, so avoid placing in areas where people have to brush against it to get by.
Landscape uses for Chinese fan palm
- lining a fence or property line
- corner of the house accent
- anchor for a garden bed
- stand-alone yard specimen
- container palm (while young) for just about anywhere
A.K.A. (also known as): Fountain Palm
GOOD SNOWBIRD PLANT? YES
COMPANION PLANT SUGGESTIONS: Depending on the light, consider false aralia, croton, white fountain grass, thryallis, agapanthus, thunbergia, and dracaena.
Other palms you might like: Florida Thatch Palm, Windmill Palm
Chinese Fan Palm
This tropical palm is full and compact, showcasing large, dramatic fronds that resemble a folded paper fan. A slow-growing houseplant that does not require special care, the Chinese Fan Palm makes a statement. Non-toxic for the whole family — including pets — this potted palm is sure to add a tropical feel to your home.
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Size
XL—34”-42” tall (including recycled plastic Ecopot) Size Guide
Difficulty
Light
Bright Indirect to Direct
Pet Friendly
Yes—Non-toxic, but watch out for sharp spines
Air Cleaner
Yes—Releases oxygen and absorbs pollutants
- Healthy plant pre-potted with premium soil
- Plant size: 34”–42″ tall (including pot)
- Round Pot: 11.8″ diameter, 10.25″ tall
- Round Saucer: 10.5″ diameter
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Description
With fanning leaves atop light green stalks, the Chinese Fan Palm is ever popular among plant-enthusiasts. Requiring bright indirect light, infrequent watering, and occasional misting, the Fan Palm is adaptable to most indoor environments.
Native to the tropics of Southern Asia, the Chinese Fan Palm is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought better than most palms, making it ideal for hands-off plant owners or those with little time for extensive plant care.
Please note: While this palm is non-toxic and pet-friendly, it has sharp barbs on the stems of its fronds. Use care when unboxing, moving, or repotting.