Do not shorten healthy roots
Palms are very sensitive to damage to the root system. This is also the reason why so many indoor palms die from waterlogging and root rot. Therefore, healthy roots should not be shortened.
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So that the root ball does not fall apart and the fine parts of the plant are damaged in the process, it is advisable to water the palm well before repotting.
If the plant cannot be lifted out of the pot, the container may have to be dismantled. Please do not tear or pull the trunk to get the palm out of the pot. As a result, the palm is often damaged and dies despite the best care and fresh substrate.
Rotten and dead root parts
These should be removed in any case, as they can begin to rot in the damp earth and promote the dreaded root rot.
Healthy roots are light and crisp. You can recognize damaged plant parts by the following criteria:
- The lifelines are brownish in color.
- They feel muddy and soft.
- Often times the roots give off a putrid odor.
First remove the old substrate surrounding the root network. The damaged parts are cut off with a very sharp knife. Before carrying out this maintenance measure, clean the cutting tools thoroughly so that no bacteria can enter the plant via the open cut surfaces.
Root spiral on the ground
Sometimes the root system at the bottom of the vessel forms a spiral that is already growing out of the drainage hole. You can cut these off when repotting.
Tips
Often palm trees are sold in vessels that are much too small for reasons of space. You should therefore repot new acquisitions into a larger pot as soon as possible. In this way, the Mediterranean ambassador can develop well as desired.
