How to grow and care for Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc., Mediterranean dwarf palm, Palmetto
Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc.
How often should I water?
check Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc. Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Chamaerops humilis var. lusitanica Becc. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Arecales, Family: Arecaceae, Genus: Chamaerops, Species: Chamaerops humilis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Chamaerops |
| Species | Chamaerops humilis |
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