blue Mediterranean fan palm

Under glass, grow in pots of multipurpose compost in bright, filtered light with protection from direct summer sun. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid feed every month during the growing season; mist daily to increase humidity. See palm cultivation indoors for further information. In mild areas grow outdoors in freely-draining soil in sun or partial shade; see palm cultivation outdoors for further information

No pruning required

Propagate by sowing seed in spring at 25°C

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips and scale insects

Generally disease-free