How hardy is it?

Your temperature minimum: - 18 ° C

Due to their homeland, the Chinese tolerate Hemp palm a temperature minimum of -18 ° C. It can therefore easily be overwintered outside in this country without being provided with protection. Even as a container plant, it can stay on the balcony or terrace, for example.

Wetness is more dangerous than frost

The Chinese hemp palm is less sensitive to frost than to winter wetness. Especially their root area and their palm heart are sensitive to moisture. Make sure that the substrate is well drained.

Better to protect the leaves to avoid damage

If the temperatures drop below -10 ° C, the leaves of this plant should be protected. Otherwise there is a risk of leaf damage or even the leaf fan falling off. Put the Chinese hemp palm in a protected location! It is also advisable to tie the sheets together at the top.

Wintering indoors: Recommended in rough locations

If you live in particularly rough locations, you should put your Chinese hemp palm in it in winter. Indoor overwintering is also advisable in the first 3 years of this plant's life. However, the palm tree should not come into the heated living room ...

Rooms with a cool temperature of between 5 and 10 ° C are suitable. To the Overwinter the rooms should be bright. The following applies: the cooler, the less light is required.

If Chinese hemp palms are overwintered indoors, there is an increased risk of infestation Spider mites, Mealybugs and scale insects. Therefore, make sure that the soil never dries out and spray the fronds if necessary.

Care in winter time

Please note the following during winter time:

• Winter time is rest time (growth is slowed down)
• water sparingly
• do not fertilize
• like after winter repot
• Cover with bark mulch or compost if there is a risk of heavy frost
• Wrap potted plants with bubble wrap when there is heavy frost