Description
Chamaerops humilis
Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Chamaerops humilis |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1.50 to 2.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Blue |
| Bloom Time | May to October |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Always wear safety goggles; branches can whip back when released.Start with pruning shears for smaller growth. Use loppers, which look like giant, long-handle shears, for growth that is more than half an inch thick. A small pruning saw is handy, as it cuts on both the push and the pull.Deadhead religiously and keep beds clean.
Rhapis humilis care
Plant where they will receive a minimum of 5 to 6 hours of full sun per day. Plants grown in weak sun may not die at once, but they weaken gradually. Give them plenty of organic matter when planting and don, t crowd them.Wear sturdy gloves to protect your hands from prickly thorns.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well drained soil |
| Temperature | 30 to 40 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Rhapis humilis special feature
Borders, rock gardens, native plant gardens, wild gardens or prairies.
Rhapis humilis uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose