Learning how to care for a Majesty palm (Ravenea rivularis or Ravenea glauca) keeps the beautiful plant growing well. A Majesty palm leaves you in no doubt of its stately, flared form and attractively feathered fronds. Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zo...
For a hedge effect, space areca palms 3 to 6 feet apart. When planting close to a building, plant the palm a minimum of 4 feet away from the structure. The palms grow from 15 to 20 feet tall, so don't plant them beneath roof overhangs or low overhead wires. The leaves on a matu...
For best results, use a general houseplant fertilizer only once in the spring and once in the summer. Any more than that and your Pigtail Palm may develop brown tips on the leaves. TOXICITY Completely non-toxic to humans and pets.
I like to add some stones to the bottom of the container to improve the drainage. To minimize a ‘transplant shock’ when repotting a palm, I would keep the old soil around the roots of the plant.
Checking the moisture level is a crucial step in proper palm tree care. One effective method is using an electronicsoil moisture meter. These meters offer accurate and easy-to-read results, and the separate soil probe makes it convenient for monitoring even hanging plants. Plus, they often rece...
Oh … be sure to keep an eye out for my houseplant book. It’s going to be a no nonsense guide to keeping 23 of the most reliable interior plants alive and kickin’. Confessions of an interiorscaper! Another Post On Houseplants: Sansevierias! Sansevierias Are Easy Care Plants This post...
As far as houseplant care goes, a Ponytail Palm couldn’t be any easier. This is one plant which is tolerant of the dry air our homes are notorious for. The two most important things to know regarding having this plant in your home are: it needs high light and you must keep it on...
Ponytail palm(beaucarnea recurvata) is not actually a palm, but asucculentin theAsparagaceaefamily. It is easy to care for and makes an impressive looking plant, particularly if you have one with multiple stems. The plant has a bulb-like trunk with the texture of elephant skin and long curli...
These easy to grow palm trees have become a staple houseplant throughout America and Europe. Lady palms come from China and are some of the easiest palms to grow. Scientifically known as Rhapis excelsa, these plants first gained popularity in Japanese palaces, spreading through Europe and America...
This palm tree also happens to be one of the easiest to please indoors. Here, you'll discover how to care for Windmill Palm, including how much light it wants year-round, when to water, what to know about repotting, why you want to "flush" your palm tree, and more houseplant help...