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- Repot the phoenix palm - interesting tips and tricks
- How often does the phoenix palm have to be repotted?
- When is the best time to repot?
- What do I have to consider when repotting my Phoenix Palm?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The Phoenix Palm needs space to grow
Repot the phoenix palm - interesting tips and tricks
At the latest when the roots are slowly pushing out of the ground, it is time to plant your easy-care phoenix palm in a new container. But you should not wait that long, because timely repotting has some advantages.
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Roughly speaking, you should repot your phoenix palm about every two to three years. On the one hand the potting soil in the planter is pretty much used up and on the other hand the palm tree can surely need a larger vessel. Too few nutrients are one of the reasons why your Phoenix Palm could get brown leaves.
When is the best time to repot?
It's best to pot your phoenix palm in spring. Then the hibernation is finished and the plant will soon expel again. Give her a bit more space for her long roots and a few extra nutrients through compost or fertilizer. Then you can prepare Ire Phoenix Palm for a summer outdoors. Slowly accustom your palm to more light and fresh air.
What do I have to consider when repotting my Phoenix Palm?
Always choose the new pot a little larger or higher than the previous one. The phoenix palm forms deep tap roots over time and they need enough space. Put a drainage layer in the pot to prevent waterlogging.
However, an expensive palm earth does not need the non-toxic phoenix palm. Loamy garden soil mixed with some sand and compost is quite sufficient. The older and larger your Phoenix Palm, the higher the amount of clay in the potting soil should be, which ensures a good stability of the palm.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Give your phoenix palm a new planter with fresh soil about every two to three years. So the palm remains vital and resistant to diseases and pests.