Overwintering guide
How to overwinter dwarf windmill palm
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills dwarf windmill palm in winter
Cutting dwarf windmill palm hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering dwarf windmill palm — FAQ
Does dwarf windmill palm need to come indoors for winter?
Dwarf Windmill Palm is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Dwarf Windmill Palm is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move dwarf windmill palm for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water dwarf windmill palm in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills dwarf windmill palm over winter?
Cutting dwarf windmill palm hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.