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Las Vegas, NV on Apr 19, 2012

How do you grow a dwarf fan palm from an existing plant?

I live in SC and we are moving and I want to try and get a clipping or something to take it with me and plant it in our new home. I noticed that there are little berry things at the base, but are they seeds or do I need a clipping? And if I do need a clipping, how do I do that? Where do I clip it from and what care does it need?

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Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Erin, I assume you are taking about a European fan palm, Chamaerops humilis. Palms are usually grown from seeds, but it will be quite a while before your palm is much to look at. If your plant is in a clump, or has suckers, it can be divided, but that is a chore. Take a look at this link, which shows what the berries look like. That's what you need.
http://www.floridata.com/ref/c/cham_hum.cfm
Good luck, with your palm and with your move.

on Apr 20, 2012 · Like 0
Erin H Las Vegas, NV

So the berries are what I need to grow the palm?

on Apr 20, 2012 · Like 0
Erin H Las Vegas, NV

It's similar to that, but it doesn't grow up like that. It stays close to the ground. Like a bush

on Apr 20, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

I'm not exactly sure which palm you have then, but it is likely those berries are seeds, and that is what you need.

on Apr 21, 2012 · Like 0
Erin H Las Vegas, NV

Great! when is a good time to harvest them?

on Apr 23, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Wait until they are just starting to drop to the ground, then follow these directions:
http://www.floridata.com/tracks/palms/germin...

on Apr 24, 2012 · Like 1
Erin H Las Vegas, NV

Fingers crossed that the berries are ready before we leave in 5 weeks

on Apr 26, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Good luck, Erin!

on Apr 27, 2012 · Like 0

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