What is a Mexican fan palm?

Mexican fan palm or Washingtonia robustica is originally from the Northern Mexico areas Baja California and Sonora. The short and shallow roots of the plants depend on the abundant water source. In Mexico, these palm trees grow in desert oasis. Although the Mexican palm of the fans is rarely found in its indigenous desert site, it was generously planted through the southwestern United States. These Skydusters are recognizable as a palm of signature over the Los Angeles panorama. Plants are wide on the crown, in the shape of fans and alternately distributed. When they die, the old leaves do not fall to the ground, so under the new green leaves will hang brown skirts. The palm produces stains of large white flowers that fall under the thatch line.

Mexican palm of the fans has a gray trunk that bulges on the base and narrows on the crown. The palm can grow 6 feet (1.8 m) per ROKD can reach a height of 100 feet (30.5 m). These palms can live between the ages of 150 and 200 years.

This plant grows rapidly so the Mexican palm can pImmediately to satisfy the discontinuation in domestic gardens. It can be purchased as a small child plant or as a larger, older plant. The Mexican Palm fan can also be grown by seeds purchased from a reputable seller.

Palms of Mexican fans grow best in hot and dry climate. They can tolerate drought and poor soil, but they grow best when they are planted in sandy, well -draining soil and get adequate watering. Mexican fans' palms are resistant plants in cold, but die if temperatures are below freezing length for more than one day.

Palms of Mexican fans are susceptible to root rot and gardeners should take care of the palms above the water in cold weather or allow mulchs to rest near the tree trunk. Palms should be fertilized early in the spring and in summer with a slow release fertilizer made for palms. Pests such as rats, lizards, wasps andOther insects, they make houses on the tree dead.

The professional should regularly remove brown leaves. Without maintenance to Thatch, it eventually falls from tall trees. If the owner is not aware of the right techniques, self -harm should be avoided, as pruning the palms of the wrong way could permanently damage the tree.