How to Grow Palms Indoors
- Choose a palm variety that grows well indoors.
- Place palms in bright, indirect light.
- Plant them in Miracle-Gro® Cactus, Palm & Citrus Potting Mix.
- Water palms when the top inch of soil is dry.
- After a month, feed them Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® Palm Plant Food.
- Prune dead foliage to keep palms looking beautiful.
- How do I keep my palms alive indoors?
- Can a palm tree grow indoors?
- How do you care for potted palms?
- Which Palm is best for indoors?
- How do you revive a dying indoor palm tree?
- How long do indoor palm trees live?
- Do indoor palm plants need sunlight?
- Should I cut off Brown palm leaves?
- How often should you water an indoor palm tree?
- Why is my indoor palm tree dying?
- What Palms can take full sun?
- How do I know if my palm tree is dying?
How do I keep my palms alive indoors?
Discover how to strike the right balance between moisture, feeding, light and warmth to keep your palm looking lush all year round.
- Start with good soil. ...
- Give your palm plenty of light. ...
- Give your palm the right level of humidity. ...
- Water your palm often. ...
- Keep your palm clean. ...
- Protect your palm.
Can a palm tree grow indoors?
Although palm trees are most often found outdoors, it is possible to grow certain varities of the palmae indoors in pots. ... When successfully grown, indoor palm trees add a tropical look to your home, even in the dead of winter. Pot your palm tree in potting soil that drains well.
How do you care for potted palms?
Water deeply and thoroughly to promote healthy root growth. Give container palms extra attention. Plants exposed to sun and wind in outdoor containers dry out faster than plants in the ground; they may need daily summer watering.
Which Palm is best for indoors?
8 Great Palm Plants to Grow Indoors
- 01 of 08. Chinese Fan Palm (Livistona chinensis) ...
- 02 of 08. Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) ...
- 03 of 08. Majestic Palm (Ravenea rivularis) ...
- 04 of 08. Cascade Palm (Chamaedorea cataractarum) ...
- 05 of 08. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) ...
- 06 of 08. Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) ...
- 07 of 08. Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) ...
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How do you revive a dying indoor palm tree?
Methods for Restoring Your Indoor Palm Tree
- Managing Sunlight. ...
- Providing Adequate Nutrients. ...
- Managing Planting Depth. ...
- Pruning Rarely. ...
- Giving the Tree the Right Soil. ...
- Fertilizing Using Only High-Quality Stuff. ...
- Avoiding Overwatering and Underwatering. ...
- Too Much Sunlight.
How long do indoor palm trees live?
On average, palm trees grown in tropical or warm environments will live between 70 and 100 years.
Do indoor palm plants need sunlight?
Most palms are tolerant of (or prefer) shade and may fail to thrive if they receive too much direct sunlight. Low-light palm species prefer bright indirect light but also can tolerate less light, especially during the winter months.
Should I cut off Brown palm leaves?
Palms replace their leaves throughout the growing season. ... Cut leaves that are entirely brown or yellow at the base – near the stem or at the soil. Be sure not to tug the leaves, as this can damage healthy parts of the plant. If only part of the leaf is brown or yellow, remove only the affected area.
How often should you water an indoor palm tree?
A new indoor Palm Tree should be watered every day in its first week. Next, move to every other day in its second week. Then settle for 3 times a week on the third. Once your indoor Palm Tree is completely settled, water it 2-3 times per week, or when the top 1-2 inches of the soil is completely dry.
Why is my indoor palm tree dying?
If your Palm isn't getting enough light its fronds will slowly (or quickly) turn yellow and die. The plant may stretch toward the light source and become more likely to attract pests. Hot, direct sunlight can scorch their fronds, but gentle early morning or late afternoon rays are welcome.
What Palms can take full sun?
Growing Palm Trees in Containers
- Adonidia (Adonidia merrillii) – Also known as Manila palm or Christmas palm, Adonidia is one of the most popular potted palms for full sun. ...
- Chinese Fan Palm (Livistona chinensis) – Also known as fountain palm, Chinese fan palm is a slow-growing palm with a graceful, weeping appearance.
How do I know if my palm tree is dying?
You can tell your palm tree is dying if you see the following problems:
- The center of the tree is a brown color.
- Younger fronds are discolored and falling off.
- The fronds are wilting, yellowing, and turning brown.
- Holes in the trunk caused by untreated pests or disease.
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