DESCRIPTION:

Trachycarpus fortunei is native from the Himalayas in northern India to northern Thailand and China. The trunk grows upright and reaches a height of about 10 meters, sometimes even more. This beautiful and fast-growing fan palm, with its trunk covered in dense hair fibers, is exceptionally cold-resistant and tolerates even snow and frost. The palm grows even in the snow-covered Himalayas up to altitudes of 2,400 meters. In an optimal location, it produces 6 to 8 leaves per year. The first flower formation can be expected once the trunk has reached a height of 80–100 cm and the palm is about 10 years old.

CULTIVATION:

Indoor cultivation from seeds is possible all year round. Let the seeds pre-soak in lukewarm water overnight, then plant them 1 cm deep in moist seed-starting soil or coco coir and keep them evenly moist. At temperatures of 23°–25°C, the seeds will germinate easily after 6 to 8 weeks. Important: Please be sure to use seed-starting soil or coco coir for sowing, as these are well-aerated and nutrient-poor.
The chosen sowing substrate should be kept evenly moist but not wet throughout the entire germination period. Cover the propagation container with a light-permeable foil or glass. To avoid mold formation on the soil, you should briefly ventilate the pot every 3 days. Avoid full sun (in summer) during the first 6 weeks after sprouting. About 5 to 8 weeks after sprouting, the seedlings can be carefully pricked out (repotted). Please ensure that the young roots are not damaged in the process.

Please note:

This is a natural product. Therefore, we generally cannot assume a sprouting or germination guarantee for seeds, as the conditions under which sowing was carried out by the customer cannot be assessed or influenced by us.