Can she still be saved?

What sub-zero temperatures can hemp palms tolerate?

Hemp palms are hardy up to a temperature of minus 17 degrees. However, this only applies to one Hemp palmthat is older and was planted outdoors in good time in spring.

The leaves of the hemp palm do not tolerate these sub-zero temperatures. They are already frozen to death when it is colder than minus six to ten degrees in winter. But that is not a problem, as the hemp palm sprouts again in spring. As long as the palm heart does not freeze to death, the plant is not endangered.

Young hemp palms are not hardy. You have to be in or out of the house for the first few years Bucket overwintered will.

Brown leaves after winter

Shows the hemp palm after the Winter brown leavesso that's not a big problem. It is then only a matter of slight frost damage. Simply cut off the brown leaves.

Palm heart frozen to death

It is worse when the palm heart is frozen to death. This can be seen from the fact that the middle of the hemp palm is also brown. Sometimes you can also find that the trunk is soft.

If the heart of a hemp palm is frozen, there is no salvation for the plant. You can then only dispose of them.

Protect hemp palms from frost and moisture

To protect your hemp palm from freezing, you should prepare it in good time for winter. Spread a blanket of mulch under the palm tree. Leaves and straw are well suited for this.

Cover the hemp palm with protective materials. For this, use burlap, fir branches, Garden fleece, Coconut mats(€ 21.90 at Amazon *) or sticks.

In the bucket overwinter A hemp palm in a sheltered place on the terrace or balcony. A covered place is ideal so that the palm does not get too wet.