How do you water the Hawaii palm properly?
As a succulent plant, the Hawaii palm stores water in its fleshy leaves. It can therefore tolerate long dry periods of up to six weeks.
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The substrate must be as permeable to water as possible. Waterlogging is to be avoided at all costs.
Do not water until the substrate has dried out. You can also briefly dip the root ball in water. Excess irrigation water must then be poured off.
When is fertilization on the program?
Use fertilizer sparingly. Succulents do not tolerate excess nutrients. Fertilize Every eight weeks the Hawaii palm with a regular cactus fertilizer. Reduce the amount of fertilizer by half.
When does a Hawaii palm need to be repotted?
Every two to three years you should treat the Hawaii palm to a larger pot. The best time to Repot is early spring. Be sure to create a drainage layer in the bottom of the pot.
Which pests and diseases occur?
- Spider mites
- Thrips
- Root rot
- Stem rot
If pests appear, the Hawaiian palm reacts by shedding the leaves. Sometimes the leaves are too yellow.
Rinse the plant well and use commercially available means to control Spider mites and thrips.
Root rot and stem rot are caused by too much moisture. Don't water the Hawaii Palm too often. If you are caring for it outdoors, put it in a sheltered place.
How is the Hawaii palm cared for in summer?
The Hawaii palm prefers to spend the summer in a partially shaded place outdoors on the balcony or terrace.
If it loses all of its leaves during the summer, it is a natural process and not a cause for alarm.
Tips
Hawaii palm trees grow in winter and take a break from growing in summer. Therefore, keep the plant in a bright, warm location in winter. Temperatures in winter must not be lower than 16 degrees.