Indoor Palm Plant Care

Use our tips below to help your palm plants survive and thrive indoors.

How To Take Care Of Palm Tree Indoor

The majority of palm plants do not require much care at all. Simply take these steps below to keep your indoor palm in the best shape possible.

1. Avoid Direct Sunlight

• Direct sun exposure can actually burn palm leaves and result in curling or brown leaf tips.
• Keep your palm plants in a shady area or somewhere that isn’t receiving direct sunlight.

2. Always Keep The Soil Moist

• Palm plants need a delicate balance of moisture and humidity to thrive.
• Try misting the leaves or place the plants in a room with a running humidifier.
• Keep in mind palm plants are susceptible to root rot when exposed to excess moisture.
• Drain your containers of any excess water to promote a healthy growing process.
• Leaves may develop brown tips if left too long without any water.

3. Prune Occasionally

• Prune off dead brown leaves to ensure the plant thrives.
• Refrain from over pruning your leaves, as this is a main source of nutrition.
• Do not cut off the top of the plant.

4. Keep Pests Away

• Palm plants are vulnerable when it comes to the infestation of mealybugs and spider mites.
• These pests can be treated with insecticidal soaps.

5. Use Specialized Fertilizer

• Specialized palm fertilizers can be applied to provide the nutrients iron, magnesium and potassium.
• Apply this fertilizer a few times each year.

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