How To Repot Parlor Palm

How to repot parlor palm

Parlor Palms love light, compost-rich, well-draining potting soil like most other houseplants! Chamaedorea Elegans need somewhat consistently moist soil, so avoid using excess drainage materials such as pumice or fine wood chips as they will enable the soil to dry out too quickly.

Do Parlour palms need big pots?

Repotting - L&G Parlor Palms come in 4” or 6” grow pots and only need to be repotted every few years and only if the plant is unhappy (i.e. has been overwatered) or to refresh the soil and give it new nutrients. If you'd like your plant to grow larger, find a new grow pot that is 2” larger than its current pot.

How do you repot a palm house plant?

Repotting a Palm Tree

Choose a new pot that is about 2 to 4 inches larger than what the tree is currently in.
Mix fresh potting soil with some bone meal or slow-release fertilizer.
Place wire mesh or screen over the drain holes in the bottom of the new pot and fill with at least four inches of soil.

Can you grow Parlour palm from cuttings?

Because of their smaller size and easy-going growth habits, parlor palms are very popular indoor plants, although they can be grown outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. While most trees can be propagated a variety of ways, parlor palm can only be propagated by seed.

How often should a Parlour PALM be watered?

During warmer months you can probably water your palm once a week. Parlor palms are succulents, so they prefer semi-dry conditions. Allow the top soil to dry completely between watering. Yellowing leaves of your palm could also be due to nutrient deficiency.

Does Parlor Palm like direct sunlight?

Sunlight. Thrives in medium to bright indirect light and can tolerate low indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun.

How do I know when to repot a parlor palm?

Parlour palms do best when snug in their pot so only repot when rootbound (you'll see roots coming out of the bottom of the pot). Repot into a slightly larger pot only, in spring. You may need to do this only every three years.

Can you bottom water a Parlour Palm?

NOTE. Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

What kind of pots do palms like?

As long as your pot is the right size and has a drainage hole, any material will do! You can choose from plastic, ceramic, or terracotta, but keep in mind that terracotta will wick moisture from the soil.

Why is my palm dying after repotting?

Your plant is dying after repotting because of damage to the roots. Some other reasons this happens are overwatering, underwatering, pests, diseases, too much or lack of sunlight, lack of nutrients, and poor potting soil.

Do palms like to be root bound?

Only repot a palm when it is completely pot bound. Palms often have shallow root systems and do not appreciate being disturbed frequently. Many of the most common palm trees grown indoors want to become trees, and you can slow down growth by keeping them slightly pot-bound.

Why is my Parlour palm going crispy?

Parlor Palms thrive in bright, indirect light to dappled sun. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight may burn and scorch their leaves.

How big can parlor palms get?

Parlor Palm Overview This palm typically grows to about 4 feet tall indoors but can reach 8 in ideal conditions.

What fertilizer for parlour palm?

Fertilizer requirements for Parlor Palm houseplants are rather simple. Apply a balanced (20-20-20) liquid fertilizer monthly. Another option is to reduce to quarter strength and apply weekly when lightly watering.

Should Parlour palms prune?

Do not prune this palm; Parlor palms grow from a terminal bud. Pruning this single point of growth will cause it to stop growing. However, it's fine to trim off old fronds that have turned brown. This is one of a few palms that grow well in low light.

How do I know if my Parlor Palm needs water?

Ideally, keep moisture at an even level. Err on the side of slightly too dry rather than overwatering. Water when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry. Yellow fronds will indicate the plant needs more water.

What does an underwatered Parlor Palm look like?

Brown tips on your Parlor palm When you've let your Parlor palm dry out for too long, the tips on your palm's leaves will turn brown. If you see this happening, make sure to water your Parlor palm. You can trim off the brown tips, as these won't turn green again.

Why is my Parlour Palm drooping?

If your parlor palm is leaning or dying, it might be caused due to lack of watering, low humidity, or even overwatering. Other reasons for a drooping or leaning parlor palm include lack of lighting, pests and diseases, using cold water for watering, wrong temperatures, wrong replanting times or transplanting mistakes.

Why are the tips of my Parlour palm turning brown?

Your Parlor Palm prefers to be watered thoroughly and then allowed to dry a bit. Do not overwater it! In the winter months, water less frequently. Brown leaf tips often indicate overwatering, while yellow fronds tell you the plant needs a bit more water.

How do you keep parlour palms healthy?

How To Care For A Parlor Palm: To keep your Parlor Palm healthy and thriving, grow in rich, well-drained soil and water when the top several inches become dry. Create above average humidity, fertilize every three to four weeks, maintain indoor temperatures of 65°F to 80°F and situate in bright, indirect light.