Brahea armata (Mexican blue fan palm)

This plant loves a hot sunny south facing position to help improve the growth and retain a strong blue colouration. The hotter the better!

Feed occasionally in the growing season with a good fertiliser.

Remove any naturally occuring brown leaves which develop, cut these off with a pruning saw back to the trunk.

Does best in a free draining rich soil. Will also tolerate a poor dry soil.

Be careful not to over water, let the compost dry out in between waterings. We find it beneficial to water containerised plants around the roots rather from above, try not to wet the trunk excessively.

None to note.

Keep dry in the winter. When established will be hardy to -10C, may need some protection for the first winter in the ground.