Description
Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm)
Washingtonia filifera, the desert fan palm,[4] California fan palm, or California palm, is a flowering plant in the palm family Arecaceae, native to the far southwestern United States and Baja California, Mexico. Growing to 15–20 m (49–66 ft) tall by 3–6 m (10–20 ft) broad, it is an evergreen monocot with a tree-like growth habit. It has a sturdy, columnar trunk and waxy, fan-shaped (palmate) leaves.
The California fan palm is also known as the desert fan palm, American cotton palm, and Arizona fan palm.
Planting and Care
Sunlight: Full to partial sunlight.
Soil: Sandy loam soil.
Water: Moderately.
Temperature: 20 to 35 degrees C.
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer.