Trachycarpus fortunei aka Chinese Windmill Palm

Caring for Chinese Windmill Palm is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Chinese Windmill Palm should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Chinese Windmill Palm loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Chinese Windmill Palm requires abundant, bright, and direct light to thrive. The best placement for this plant is within one foot of a window to ensure it receives enough light. If you live in an area with more extreme weather, such as hot summers or cold winters, you may need to adjust the placement of the plant accordingly. During hot summer months, it is important to place the plant away from full sun, as this can cause the leaves to yellow or burn. During cold winter months, it is best to move the plant closer to the window to take advantage of the extra light that can help it survive. By keeping an eye on the current weather in your area, you can make sure your Chusan Palm is always in the right place to thrive.

Chinese Windmill Palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

Repotting the Chinese Windmill Palm should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Chinese Windmill Palm as it grows vertically.

Chinese Windmill Palm’s native range is E. Asia - C. and E. China.