Hawaii palm trees grow slowly
As a houseplant, a Hawaiian palm can reach a height of one meter. However, like all succulents, it needs some time for this.
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You don't have to repot a Hawaiian palm as often. As a rule, it is enough to put them in a larger pot every two to three years.
Will the Hawaiian palm trunk soft, this is often an indication that the substrate is too moist. In this case, you should repot the houseplant in new, fairly dry soil.
When is the ideal time to repot?
The Hawaiian palm has its main growth phase in December. The best time to repot is before or after this phase. Repot Hawaii palm trees in either spring or fall.
As soon as roots grow out of the bottom of the pot, you should move the Hawaii palm into a larger planter.
The new pot should have a maximum diameter of two centimeters more than the old one. It is important that it has a good drainage hole so that excess irrigation water can drain off. Never leave water in the saucer or planter, as Hawaii palm trees do not tolerate waterlogging.
How to repot the Hawaii palm properly
- Prepare a larger pot
- Potting the Hawaii palm tree
- Shake off the old substrate
- Lay a drainage layer in the bottom of the pot
- Fill in substrate
- Carefully insert the Hawaii palm
- Press the substrate lightly
- water moderately
- do not place directly in the sun
Palm trees are suitable as soil for Hawaii Cactus soil from the garden center. You can also put together the substrate yourself. Normal garden soil, which you can use with gravel, Expanded clay,(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) Mix sand or lava earth. By adding loosening materials, you prevent the Hawaiian palm from standing in waterlogging.
For the drainage layer, you can use coarse-grain gravel.
Tips
The Hawaii palm is not poisonous. This makes it an ideal houseplant for families with children or people who keep pets.
