Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Not available
Habitat
Lawn
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-14
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, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
taraw palm
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Taraw palme
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Taraw palma
In Greek
Windmill Palm
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Taraw palma
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Windmill Palm
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Corypheae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Serdang
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Serdang Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Serdang are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Serdang
Care of Windmill Palm and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.