Minimum temperature | Hardy to -5°C |
Position | Light shade/sun |
Watering | Water regularly |
Originates from | USA |
Soil type | Mediterranean Nutrient Soil |
Full soil | no |
Tub plant | Yes |
Flowering period | N/A |
Growth rate | Normal |
A plant with a nice pot enhances the atmosphere much more and becomes more beautiful than without one. Of course the pot should match the plant and location. The recommended diameter of a pot for this Washingtonia robusta is 22 - 28 cm. This is not only an eye-pleasing proportion, but also makes caring for the plant more easy.
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All interesting and necessary information about the Washingtonia robusta is found in our encyclopedia
This plant should be watered regularly. During sunny periods, we recommend watering every day. During less sunny periods, we recommend once every 3 days unless it has rained.
This plant should be placed in a place with lots of sunshine. The more sun, the faster the growth, but also the more moisture it needs.
Nutrition is very important for plants. We recommend that you provide this plant with a good nutrient medium by using high quality Mediterranean Fertilizer. We also recommend additional nutrients: Mediterranean food tablets, which you simply press into the soil next to the plant. This ensures the supply of all necessary nutrients. The plant will then also retain its dark green leaf color.
Pruning a palm is simple. When a leaf starts to go dry the fairly thick branch should be cut off close to the trunk using a pair of secateurs. The palm grows new shoots every year that grow into large fan leaves.
No, this palm tree is fine to be placed in an area with animals. However, this palm does get thorns, so animals should not jump on it, etc.
The growth rate of the Washingtonia robusta depends on its size and age, or growing phase, but during the peak of its life it grows up to one meter per year! This does require optimal conditions.
The Washingtonia robusta is hardy to -5 degrees Celsius. We recommend bringing the palm tree inside when it starts to freeze. Freezing temperatures with wind is disastrous for the Washingtonia.
You can find everything about caring for the robusta in our extended encyclopedia article
The expected age of a Washingtonia robusta exceeds 500 years! So you can purchase a robusta without any problem, because it will grow older than us.
Our plant sizes are determined by measuring the smallest plants up until the largest in a field with hundreds of plants. Because a plant is a natural product, it's possible a plant is a little smaller than the mentioned minimum size.
This deviation is 10cm maximum. In our guidelines we keep a margin of max. 10cm regarding the minimum size.
Note: when you order a plant that doesn't stay green in the winter, it's probably (when ordered during the winter months or the beginning spring season) smaller than the minimum size. This is not a problem in any case, because the plant will grow new branches or leaves and the minimum height will be reached within a short period. Your order will have the right size within a short time.
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