California Fan Palms is from the Arecaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Herb so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Herb you may have.
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California Fan Palms – How to repot for best results
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your California Fan Palms.
First of all, get prepared for repotting California Fan Palms
Plan out how and when you’ll get your California Fan Palms loose to repot it. Consider how much water your California Fan Palms needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer and soil ph which is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your California Fan Palms out of the original pot
California Fan Palms can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your California Fan Palms as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot California Fan Palms to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting California Fan Palms would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Loamy, Sandy, Moist but well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your California Fan Palms with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Black Mustard so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to nurture your California Fan Palms
Read on for some additional information on the care of California Fan Palms.
What other names does California Fan Palms have?
There may be other more scientific names for your California Fan Palms such as California Fan Palms Washingtonia filifera or ‘Washingtonia filifera’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Bean Herb or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Chinese Fan Palm to continue repotting.
All about California Fan Palms and it’s family
California Fan Palms is from the family of Arecaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Herb which is non-toxic once mature.
When can you expect your repotted California Fan Palms to bloom?
Witnessing California Fan Palms flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate White blooms in the Summer time and relish the sight of your California Fan Palms maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 30 to 80 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Borage.
Should you keep your repotted California Fan Palms inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your California Fan Palms will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (8-11, USA) and the plant’s original native area (North America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your California Fan Palms or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
A guide on the long term care for California Fan Palms after repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your California Fan Palms grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 30 to 80 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. California Fan Palms should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full, Partial exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your California Fan Palms in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 8-11, USA. With the right care and some common sense of the fact California Fan Palms is usually found in North America, it should grow well.