This is how you spoil them properly

Light and temperature requirements

In the wild, palm trees usually grow in very sunny areas. Therefore, place the pot in the direct vicinity of the window. Here, too, the light is not always sufficient in the dark season. One switched on by the hour Plant lamp(€ 65.50 at Amazon *) provides a remedy.

The temperature requirements of the plants vary depending on the variety. Mountain palms, for example, can stand cool, while other species such as the coconut palm need a lot of warmth.

humidity

The air in heated rooms is often very dry. Even for palm trees from arid regions, the humidity here can be too low Leaves have brown tips and then die. There are various ways to effectively improve the indoor climate:

• Spray the plant daily with lime-free water.
• Choose a very large saucepan. In this place a brick on which the palm will be placed. But only fill in enough liquid so that the planter is not in the damp.
• Install an indoor fountain or humidifier.

to water

How much water the bucket palm needs depends on the one hand on the species and on the other hand on how much substrate is left in the pot. A good tip is to stick to the old plant care rule: first do the thumb test and then always water, when the top inches feel dry.

Fertilize

Palms are quite sensitive to overfertilization. Is fertilized only during the growth phase in the summer months:

• Slow growing varieties receive half the dosage indicated on the packaging.
• In the case of fast-growing species, give full concentration to the irrigation water.

It is sufficient to apply every 14 days fertilize.

Repot

Palm trees don't need to be too common be repotted. You only need a new planter every two to three years.

Which pots are suitable?

As many Palm species If very long stems and large fronds form, the pot must have sufficient stability and a heavy weight. Containers made of plastic usually do not meet these requirements; tubs made of terracotta or clay are better. Also, make sure you have a large footprint. Cylindrical vessels, although they are very pretty to look at, often do not stand firmly enough.

The right substrate

The specialist trade keeps premixed ones Earth ready, which meets the needs of most palm species well. Alternatively, you can leave the substrate off Potting soil and make your own cutting materials.