The coconut palm also needs a lot of light in winter. In the tropics, where she is actually at home, the days are about the same all year round. If you want it to grow and thrive in your living room, give it 12 hours of light there every day. So-called daylight lamps are particularly suitable for this.
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The right winter care for your coconut palm
In winter you can do without fertilizing your coconut palm and that to water reduce something. However, the soil should not get too dry. Otherwise nothing really changes in terms of care. Sufficiently high humidity and plenty of light are also important in winter. Spray your coconut palm regularly with lukewarm water even in winter if you don't have a humidifier installed.
Temperatures a little lower than in summer will do no harm to your coconut palm, but The temperature should not fall below 16 ° C permanently, but temperatures of at least at least would be better 20 ° C. The plant may go into a kind of hibernation and grow little or no growth during this time.
Ideal winter conditions for your coconut palm:
- 12 hours of light daily
- If possible, do not stay below 16 ° C for a long time
- always moist roots
Tips & Tricks
Coconut palms need a lot of warmth and light even in winter. Lighting with a daylight lamp for 12 hours a day is ideal.
