Description
These days, with Washingtonia being cultivated on every corner, many suspect a good amount of hybridization between the two species. This type is guaranteeed to be pure however, since it is of wild origin, from the Sonora desert in Mexico.
Germination Guide
🌍 Baja California Sur and western Sonora, northwestern Mexico
Easy
Washingtonia robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) is a fast-growing, slender palm native to northwestern Mexico. It is one of the easiest palms to propagate from seed with high germination rates and vigorous seedling growth.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 42 days
Temperature
Min 29°C
Ideal 32°C
Max 35°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
mixture of 2/3 garden soil and 1/3 sand organic material
Growing Tips
Seeds germinate fastest when sown fresh in spring. Keep substrate uniformly moist. Seedlings grow vigorously and can be potted up within weeks. Provide bright light from the start. Germination rates of 80-95% are typical with fresh seed.
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