Fan palms are only partially hardy and need good protection outdoors to survive the winter. It is better to grow the palm tree in a bucket or as a houseplant so that you can overwinter it better.
The fan palm survives slightly below zero
Overwinter the fan palm outdoors
Fan palms tolerate frost temperatures down to minus 8 degrees for a short time. So they are not really hardy. You can try wintering them outdoors in a sheltered spot. This only works with older copies.
Cover the soil with a thick layer of mulch. Tie the fronds together at the top so that the heart of the palm is not only protected from frost, but also from winter wetness. Cover the fan palm with bamboo mats, brushwood or special winter fleece.
However, it is better to always grow fan palms in tubs so that you can safely overwinter them indoors.
Overwinter fan palms indoors
A fan palm that you maintain as a houseplant should be brought to a cooler location in winter. are well suited
- cool greenhouses
- entrance areas
- unheated corridors
- frost-free floors or basements
Fan palms also need sufficient light in winter. If it is very dark at the winter location, the leaves will turn brown. With plant lamps you can provide more brightness. Water the fan palm more sparingly in winter. Make sure, however, that the root ball does not dry out completely.
A big problem in winter is the low humidity that occurs in heated rooms. Sprinkle the fronds of the fan palm with soft water to make the air more humid. You can also set out bowls of water.
tips
You don't have to cut fan palms. If brown leaves have developed, you are of course allowed to cut them. The best time for this is late autumn, before you overwinter the fan palm.