Varieties, care and more

Very suitable species

• Phoenix palm (Phoenix canariensis)

This attractive palm tree feels most comfortable on a south-facing terrace or a south-facing balcony. But it can even tolerate light Penumbra.

• Hemp palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)

This very frost-hardy palm can not only be planted directly in the garden, it also looks extremely good in the bucket. Relatively thirsty and at the same time very robust, it is an ideal "beginner's palm".

• Washingtonie (Washingtonia filifera)

This palm is also a sun worshiper that feels most comfortable in southern locations. However, it reacts even more sensitively than other palm trees to waterlogging and needs a little tact when caring for it.

Acclimatization

Never place the palm tree directly from the sheltered interior to a fully sunny, hot location outdoors. The strong UV radiation could damage the plant without an appropriate acclimatization phase.

In autumn, too, you should carefully accustom the tropical plants to the conditions in their winter quarters. Therefore, lower the temperature slowly or place the palm tree first in the cool stairwell and only then in the frost-free cellar.

Do not move the palm tree too often

In general, palms do not like it very much when they are moved frequently and repeatedly moved to a different location. Therefore, choose the place on the balcony or terrace carefully and leave the plant there.

Water and fertilizer requirements

The growth phase of the palms is in the summer, during this time the plants need to be regularly on their Appropriate fertilizer can be supplied. Slow-growing species receive half of the dosage, fast-growing species receive the dosage indicated on the packaging.

Even palm trees that thrive in desert regions require adequate watering, and varieties that grow in primeval forest areas are even relatively thirsty. Poured is used whenever the thumb test shows that the top inches of the substrate are dry to the touch.

• Soak thoroughly until liquid emerges from the water vent.
• Tilt away excess water after a few minutes.
• Check mornings and evenings on hot days and water a second time if necessary.

Preparing for winter

In contrast to planted palms, potted plants do not tolerate frost, they must be moved into the house in any case in winter. Overwintered is in a frost-free and as bright as possible place. The following rule of thumb applies here: the darker the room in which the plant is located during the cold season, the cooler it can be.