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- Help, my palm is not growing, what can I do about it
- variety selection
- lack of light
- humidity
- casting defects
- root rot
- Tips
It can have different causes if the palm tree does not grow
Help, my palm is not growing, what can I do about it
Large, strong palm trees with beautiful green fronds are the dream of many plant lovers. Unfortunately, disillusionment often spreads over time, as the plant does not thrive as hoped and forms hardly any new leaves. Sometimes, but not always, there are care mistakes. These can be easily turned off, so that the palm again nicely expelled.
Causes can be:
variety selection
There are palm species, for example the popular Kentia plant, which grow very slowly even with good care.
lack of light
Most palm trees are extremely hungry for light and require a light intensity of 2,000 lux for vigorous growth. Window glass and curtains absorb a lot of light. Even if you set up the palm a few meters from the window, it may not grow because of lack of light. If necessary, compensate for this with additional lighting.
How much light the plant needs is not only dependent on the type of palm. The warmer the room in which the palm tree stands, the more brightness it needs.
humidity
For vigorous growth you should spray the plant regularly. Always use room-warm, lime-free water. You can also use a room well or humidifier to provide more humidity.
casting defects
In the case of palm trees in the pot, too dry a pot ball is often responsible for the fact that it does not grow. Always pour when the upper centimeters of the substrate feel dry.
If you have forgotten about casting for a long time, the soil sometimes can hardly store any liquid. It is advisable in this case, to immerse the pot and leave as long as completely in the water until no more bubbles rise.
root rot
If you have meant it too well with your green companion over a longer period of time, the excess of moisture may have led to root rot. The root system can no longer transport water, the plant no longer grows and stunted.
Throw the palm out:
Then you should act quickly. Remove the old substrate, cut back the diseased roots and place the plant in fresh palm soil. In the future, pour significantly less.
Tips
Despite additional lighting and good care, palm trees often grow slowly in rooms. Buy a copy that has already reached the size that best suits you.
meta: Your palm is not growing and you're wondering what's causing it? In our guide you will find answers and valuable care tips.
Michaela Kaiser