Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Lawn
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand
Care of Windmill Palm and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.