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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 1, 2020
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    You will not have to transplant until you see roots on top of the soil, or coming out of the drainage holes.

    Here is an article to help you care for the Palm:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-mediterranean-fan-palms.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    August 25, 2020
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    This is likely for the same reason as your Cordyline. Make sure to test pH and nutrient contents, as well as letting your soil dry out, thoroughly, down to about 2 or 3 inches between watering. Please consult the links provided in your previous question's answer.

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 5, 2021
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    I did some research on this and the consensus was they grow faster from seed. It is very time consuming to try to get a sucker to root, but it can be done, although it may take a couple of years. Insert the tip in rooting hormone with a fungicide and plant in gritty soil in a large pot. Here is the endeavor by a palm society member:

    http://www.palmsociety.org/members/english/chamaerops/031/031-14.shtml

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    BushDoctor on
    October 16, 2023
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    Fan Palms are a desert species that are accustomed to drier regions. This will mean that overwatering can be detrimental to them. This is what I suspect has happened. Make sure soil is well draining and sandy. Water only in mild drought conditions.

    Fungicides may help after soil and water conditions are met.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-mexican-fan-palms.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    April 23, 2025
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    Most species do grow quite tall with some of them remaining on the shorter side, depending on the cultivar. Some of them won't shed as bad, but yours looks like it may be true to the typical fan palm. Your local extension service may be able to help test and find out its specific cultivar to tell you more. Otherwise, this article will help with the care of these palms:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/fan-palm/growing-mexican-fan-palms.htm

    It also could be a windmill palm so here is information on those:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/windmill-palm/growing-windmill-palms.htm

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