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The hemp palm is not very choosy about its earth
Mix the soil for hemp palm by yourself
Hemp palms are robust and frugal. The claim on the plant substrate is not very high. In older plants normal garden soil is sufficient. You can get soil for younger hemp palms at the hardware store. But you can also mix them together easily.
Hemp palms are not demanding
The hemp palm likes a moderately acidic, well-drained soil. The earth should not be too nutrient-rich.
For older plants in the garden normal garden soil is sufficient. For younger hemp palms or potted plants, simply assemble the soil yourself:
It is ideal if the soil for the hemp palm is made up of equal parts of compost and loamy garden soil. Gravel, sand and peat ensure that the substrate remains nice and loose and pouring water and rainwater run smoothly.
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Special palm soil, as offered in the garden shop, is not necessary for the hemp palm. It is expensive and usually contains too many nutrients.