{"product_id":"nasiona-karlatki-chamaerops-humilis","title":"Dwarf Fan Palm Seeds - Chamaerops Humilis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eChamaerops humilis\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dwarf Fan Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eChamaerops humilis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003edwarf fan palm\u003c\/strong\u003e, stands out as the only palm naturally occurring on the European continent. This unique member of the Arecaceae family originates from the western Mediterranean basin, covering areas of Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy, as well as the Atlas Mountains in North Africa – Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. As an evergreen plant, the dwarf fan palm has gained popularity in cultivation due to its remarkable \u003cstrong\u003efrost resistance down to -10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth Characteristics and Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe dwarf fan palm is a \u003cstrong\u003eslow-growing palm\u003c\/strong\u003e that can reach an impressive height of 6 meters in its natural habitat. In the temperate climate of Europe, it usually grows to 2-3 meters, making it ideal for garden cultivation. A distinctive feature of this species is its ability to produce \u003cstrong\u003emultiple trunks – up to 10\u003c\/strong\u003e – emerging from the base of the main trunk. This unique structure gives the plant a dense, bushy character and allows it to take the form of an exotic shrub if not regularly pruned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves of the dwarf fan palm are \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003efan-shaped and palmate\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of 10-20 stiff leaflets forming the characteristic fan shape. They can reach up to 1.5 meters in length and end with sharp spines on the petioles, which serve as natural protection against animals. This rigid structure makes the palm highly resistant to wind and precipitation, making it a durable ornamental plant with long-lasting aesthetic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eChamaerops humilis is a \u003cstrong\u003edioecious\u003c\/strong\u003e plant, meaning male flower clusters appear on one individual and female on another, although cases of hermaphroditism on the same plant do occur. Flowering takes place in May, when small yellow flowers appear. After flowering, fruits develop – initially green, maturing to brown in autumn, adding an extra decorative value to the plant throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe dwarf fan palm is distinguished by its exceptional \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003etolerance to various weather conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, including frosts down to -10°C, making it one of the most frost-hardy palms suitable for cultivation in temperate climates. In cooler parts of Europe, it can be grown both in the ground and in containers. The plant grows relatively slowly, adding about 10 cm to the trunk each season, but a well-rooted palm can produce up to 20 new leaves per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe palm prefers \u003cstrong\u003esunny locations\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires well-draining, fertile soil. Due to its frost resistance, it can be grown outdoors, but in regions with harsher winters, it should be protected from temperatures below -10°C. For container cultivation, it is important to protect the roots from freezing – the pot should be moved to a cool room with temperatures between 2-10°C before the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCare and Fertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe dwarf fan palm requires \u003cstrong\u003eregular fertilization during the growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e from early spring to late summer. It is recommended to use appropriately balanced NPK fertilizers and to apply organic fertilization twice per season. During summer, the plant can be placed outdoors, but it is advisable to avoid exposure to strong winds that could damage the characteristic fan-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52679739048264,"sku":"EC66-6806B-1","price":7.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52679739081032,"sku":"EC66-6806B-2","price":18.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52679739113800,"sku":"EC66-6806B-3","price":57.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52679739146568,"sku":"EC66-6806B-4","price":105.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":52679739179336,"sku":"EC66-6806B-5","price":399.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/802.jpg?v=1770321224","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-karlatki-chamaerops-humilis","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}