How is the hemp palm properly watered?
Hemp palms must never dry out completely, but cannot tolerate waterlogging. Water the palm regularly with low-lime water. It is always poured when the top layer of the substrate has dried out several centimeters. Do the thumb test.
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Excess irrigation water must be poured off immediately so that the roots are not too moist.
Why should you spray hemp palms more often indoors?
The humidity in the house is often very low. The plant then develops brown leaf tips. If you lightly spray the hemp palm more often, the humidity increases accordingly.
What are the causes of brown leaves on hemp palms?
- Lack of light
- poured too much
- too dry
- Frost damage
- Sunburn behind panes of glass
- Nutrient deficiency (rare)
How are hemp palms properly fertilized?
Liquid fertilizer is given every two to three weeks. Apply slow release fertilizers a maximum of twice a year.
Basically, you have to make sure that you do not over-fertilize the hemp palm.
Does a hemp palm have to be cut?
Like all palms, hemp palms are not cut. They only have one vegetation point and they die when you cut that one. You may only cut off brown leaves.
When is it time to repot?
You only need to repot hemp palms every four to five years, as the palm does not grow as quickly.
The hemp palm remains in the same place outdoors. Transplanting doesn't make sense as you won't get the long taproots out of the ground.
Which diseases and pests can occur?
- Sooty mildew
- Aphids
- Red spider mites
Sooty mildew is a fungal disease caused by aphids. It is noticeable through a gray coating. It does little harm to the palm. Growth is slightly inhibited. Just wash off the toppings and get rid of the aphids.
How do you overwinter hemp palms outdoors?
Hemp palms are not planted outdoors until the age of four at the earliest. They are hardy to -18 degrees, but must be protected from moisture.
It makes sense to cover the leaves with burlap or garden fleece and spread a layer of mulch on the ground.
How do you overwinter hemp palms in a bucket?
Hemp palms in the bucket can stay outside up to -6 degrees. If it gets colder, the palm must be overwintered in a cool but bright place.
A hemp palm that you keep indoors all year round will keep you cooler over winter. Pour less.
Tips
A hemp palm is propagated through seeds. However, you need a lot of patience to grow new hemp palms. It takes years for it to grow into a robust plant.
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