House palm trees and other palm plants require very little upkeep. Use our tips below to take care of your indoor plants properly.
How To Take Care Of A House Palm Tree
Palm plants typically have little to no maintenance needs, yet they still require some care to survive and thrive.
1. Avoid Direct Sunlight
- Direct sunlight can actually burn palm leaves and cause curling or brown leaf tips.
- Keep your palm in partial shade or in an area receiving indirect sunlight.
2. Keep Soil Moist
- Palm plants require a delicate balance of humidity and moisture.
- Mist the leaves or place the plant in a room with a humidifier to keep it moist.
- When exposed to an excess of moisture, though, palm plants are susceptible to root rot.
- Drain your containers of excess water to ensure a healthy growing process.
- Leaves will develop brown tips if left alone too long without water.
3. Occasionally Prune
- Prune off dead brown leaves to keep the plant thriving.
- Refrain from over pruning the leaves, as this is a main source of nutrition.
- Do not cut the top of the plant.
4. Keep Pests Away
- Palm trees are prone to spider mites and mealybugs.
- These can be treated with insecticidal soaps.
5. Use Fertilizer
- A specialized palm fertilizer can provide nutrients like potassium, magnesium and iron.
- Use fertilizer a few times per year.
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