Palms are a very popular houseplant. This is mainly because their lush, tropical leaves will quickly green up any space! Although there are several different types of palm trees that are used as indoor plants, we will only be addressing them as a whole. This is because, fortunately, they all require about the same care. So here are the 3 things you need to get right to be successful at palm plant care!
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Palm Plant Care: Light Requirements
Indoor palms can tolerate a wide range of light levels. Keeping this in mind, they do best in medium to bright, indirect light. Do not place them in direct sunlight, though, as their leaves are easily burned by hot, afternoon sun.
Palm Plant Care: Water Requirements
Palms like to be kept lightly moist at all times. The keyword here is lightly! Palms are sensitive to overwatering and will quickly die if it is sitting in water for too long. During the winter, water your palm tree less. This will make up for lower light levels and lower temperatures.
Additional Tips!!!
A big problem with indoor palms is brown leaf tips. This is caused by low air humidity. Make sure to occasionally mist your plant to boost humidity levels. You can also trim off the brown margins, but make sure to leave a thin portion of the brown tip. This thin edge will keep the leaf intact and won’t create a new cut.
That’s it for how to properly care for your palm! And to get some ideas for other large houseplants, check out my post, Top 10 Large Indoor Plants! Then for more information on how to keep your plants alive, join my email list! I send weekly emails to all my subscribers with expert tips and tricks. Plus, every new member gets a free welcome guide! Convinced yet? Then sign up below! And last, leave any additional questions or comments below! I love hearing from you!
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