Palm heart care | Gardening On

Chamaerops humilis

There are two palm trees that we Spaniards can say are very “ours”: the Canary Island Palm, whose scientific name is Phoenix canariensis, and also the Palm heartsscientifically known by the name of Chamaerops humilis. I’m going to tell you about the latter, because unlike the first, it is suitable for all types of gardens, whether small or large.

Being originally from the Mediterranean region, it is also very resistant to drought and high temperatures. Do you want to know how to take care of it? Take note.

Chamaerops humilis

The Chamaerops humilis It is a multicaule palm, that is to say, with several trunks, ideal for planting in small areas. It grows to a height of about 2-3 meters, so it can be used as a hedge, or even for subtly divide the different corners of the garden. Its leaves, like those of all palm trees, are perennial, so you could say that it is a really clean plant.

Its flowers, grouped in inflorescences, appear in spring, and after about three months its seeds (which you can see in the image above), will be ready to be sown in individual pots with 70% black peat and 30% perlite. They will germinate in a few weeks (normally, it does not usually take more than 4), and when they do they can start to be paid using natural products.

Chamaerops humilis leaves

This beautiful palm tree has a fast growth, and if that were not enough, it will develop in any type of terrain, and it will resist temperatures down to -10ºCWhat more could you want?

And by the way, I have something to tell you: as we have said, it is multicaule, but … can be pruned to have only one trunk. Thus, it will take up even less space. To carry out this task you have to wait until the end of winter or the end of autumn. Once the day comes, clean a handsaw with pharmacy rubbing alcohol, and simply cut off the trunk or shoot you want. Don’t forget to put healing paste on the wound so that it heals quickly.

Enjoy it!

Palm heart care | Gardening On

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