How to grow a European Fan Palm

European fan palm or Mediterranean palm is the only palm native to Europe. This palm can grow over a 1 meter high indoors. As the palm gets older, the trunk develops numerous sharp spines. The stem grows from the trunk at an upward angle and displays the stiff fan style fronds. Because it grows with a wide spread be prepared to have enough space unless you plan to move it outside.

Because they are slow growing palms you will have plenty of time to enjoy it in your home. They will reach their maximum height in 10 years.
This palm is easy to maintain. You need to place your palm close to a window, because they need bright light, no too much direct sun. During spring and summer water frequently, the soil must be moist. In the winter, allow the top layer of the soil to dry, and then water it. You can spray them from time to time.
Don't worry if the bottom leaves start to dry up, that's the way your palm is growing, just cut them.
You can keep your palm at room temperature, but they can withstand temperatures as low as 4 C.You don't need to replant your palm often, only when you see she is outgrown her pot.
The easiest way to have this palm is to buy it while it's small. It's easy to maintain, and within few years you will have a magnificent plant that can be a centerpiece of your home.