Water, fertilize, overwinter and more

What is crucial when watering the dwarf palm?

The soil around the dwarf palm should be kept evenly moist, right down to the bottom of the planter, because it is a taproot. As soon as the earth has dried, it is poured again penetratingly.

In summer you may have to water up to 3 times a week when it is hot. In winter, of course, there is less watering. This is especially true when the dwarf palm is wintered cool.

What role does fertilization play and which fertilizer is suitable?

That’s what you should think about when Fertilize pay attention to the dwarf palm:

• fertilize from April to September
• Complete fertilizer use
• Fertilizers in liquid form, powder form or stick form are ideal
• Fertilizer can be added to the irrigation water
• Frequency of fertilization: once every 2 to 4 weeks
• Do not fertilize any more from September

Can the dwarf palm tolerate pruning?

A dwarf palm does not need pruning due to its slow growth in this country. It is fundamentally important never to cut off the top of this palm. Otherwise it will stop growing. You can only cut off leaves that have turned brown when they have dried up. Cut them off so that a short piece of about 3 cm from the stem sticks to the trunk.

How hardy is it and does it have to be overwintered?

Dwarf palms are aged down to -10 ° C hardy. They can be overwintered both outside and inside at 5 ° C or normal living space temperatures. Specimens that are overwintered outside should be wrapped in bubble wrap in the root area around the pot. Then they are placed on a block of wood or styrofoam.

Which pests can play badly with you?

Especially when the earth is too dry or the humidity is too low (heated air in winter), the dwarf palm becomes weak and susceptible to pests. Regular watering and spraying prevent this. The following pests like to attack them:

• Spider mites
• Mealybug
• Scale insects