Washingtonia robusta , also know as sky duster, is a popular palm tree found in North-Western Mexico and California. Known for its distinctive green, fan-shaped foliage, it isn't the easiest palm tree to look after but can flourish if cared for properly. It can be easily purchased online or at a local nursery usually for a reasonable price, but this may depend on size. The Washingtonia may grow up to its full size at 25m or 82 feet (25 m) tall depending on where you live.
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Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Planing Your Washingtonia
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Buy a Washingtonia robusta from a nursery or online.
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Get a suitable pot. It may come with a plastic container. The Washingtonia Robusta will grow so you will need to obtain a pot to fit its size.Advertisement
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Prepare the right soil mix. As the Washingtonia Robusta is a desert plant, it will need a reasonable draining system. A dry soil mixed with clay and sand is the best option.
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Find the right location. This is pretty simple. It will need full-sun to flourish. The Washingtonia robusta is hardy up to -5°C or 23°F. It is strongly recommended to bring the plant inside around mid-September or wrap it up with bubble wrapping.
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Water only if necessary. You probably won't need to worry about watering as the rain will do this for you; however, if you live in a drier climate then you may wish to water it once a week.
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Fertilize when it's needed. A liquid fertilizer should be used once every two weeks from mid-Spring to late August.Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Growing Outdoors
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Dig a hole which is a reasonable size to the size of your Washingtonia robusta . Dig the hole far away from any walls as the Washingtonia can flourish in width and height.
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Place the Washingtonia inside the middle of the hole. Make sure that all roots are covered with soil. Add or take out more soil if needed.
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Fill in all spaces around the Washingtonia robusta and tamp down soil lightly. Be sure to place all dirt back around the Washingtonia robusta to allow for growth.
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Water the soil around the plant until the soil is damp. It is essential that you don't overwater.
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Fertilize every two weeks from mid-Spring to late August. Watch it grow!Advertisement
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Tips
- The Washingtonia robusta is generally disease free.Thanks
- Make sure to bring the Washingtonia robusta inside if the temperature may drop below -5 but it is recommended that you bring it inside or wrap it with bubble wrap from mid-September to mid-March.Thanks
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