blue fan palm · Pruning

blue fan palm · Brahea armata
Also known as: big blue hesper palm; blue hesper palm; grey goddess; Mexican blue fan palm; short blue hesper; Franceschi palm; short-arm blue hesper palm

In frost-prone areas, grow young specimens in full light as houseplants or under glass at 5-15°C in loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No. 2, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly while in growth, water sparingly in winter, and pot on or top-dress in spring - for more advice, see palm cultivation indoors; in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate poor, dry soil, and though frost-tender will survive short periods at 0°C - for more advice, see palm cultivation outdoors

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed