Cut the brown leaves of the hemp palm
The hemp palm gets brown leaves in an unfavorable location or with poor care. Since these leaves do not look so nice, you can cut them.
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Wait until the leaf is completely dry. Then cut it off so that a remainder of about four centimeters remains on the trunk of the hemp palm.
Why do the leaves of the hemp palm turn brown?
Incorrect care is almost always responsible for the appearance of brown leaves or leaf tips. Possible causes are:
- too much water
- not enough water
- low humidity
- sunburn
- Frost damage
If the hemp palm receives too much or too little water, they will Leaves yellow and later brown. Brown leaf tips caused by too low humidity. Yellow spots that later turn brown indicate sunburn.
Make sure that you get the hemp palm right to water. If necessary, increase the humidity by spraying the leaves with water. Move the hemp palm to a slightly shady spot if the leaves are sunburned.
How to cut green leaves from hemp palm
If it is necessary to cut green leaves from a hemp palm, you can do so in two steps.
First cut off only part of the sheet. Leave at least 6 inches on the palm. The rest of the trimmed leaf will dry out. It is only cut off when it is completely dry. Here, too, about four centimeters of stalk must be left on the trunk.
Use sharp tools
Use very sharp and clean ones for cutting hemp palms Secateurs.(€ 12.96 at Amazon *) Blurred edges tear the leaves so that they offer a point of attack for rot.
Tips
The hemp palm winters in a light-poor Location, you need to carefully accustom them to the brightness. Otherwise it will get brown leaves. Put the palm in for several days Penumbra before exposing it to direct sunlight.
