For many homeowners who live in colder climates, potted palm trees might be the only option to add an exotic and tropical feel to their outdoor area. When grown outside, potted palm trees have the same light, temperature, soil, and moisture requirements as they do when grown in the ground...
It’s quite common for a newly planted palm to experience something known as “transplant shock.” This happens when its roots get shaken up and exposed to the elements, like air and sunlight. When you relocate a palm tree, it loses a good chunk of its roots, which can lead to some w...
If you follow nature’s cue, the best time to plant indoor palms is spring and early summer. If you live in a cold region, it gives your plant time to establish roots should it be exposed to cold air. Not Just Another Pretty Face While Palm Trees are truly a lovely site, palm tree...
Indoor Palm Trees should be planted in a good commercial potting soil with some course builders sand added for better drainage. The soil should be kept evenly moist. Parlor Palms prefer reasonably high humidity or the tips of the leaves will turn brown, ...
Buying a palm?Windmill Palm Tree sometimes goes by the common names Chusan Palm or Fortune Palm.Look for the botanical nameTrachycarpus fortuneito be sure you're getting this indoor palm plant. Windmill Palm Tree Care Tips Light:Bright light with plenty of direct sunlight. Moving your palm outd...
How to Care for an Areca Palm Tree How Much Do You Water the Indoor Palm Plant? An indoor Majesty palm needs fertilizer once a month while it's actively growing. Dilute a 30-10-10 fertilizer with added iron at a rate of 1/2 teaspoon in 1 gallon of water, and apply the solution ev...
Learn how to care for a pet praying mantis. Mantises make beautiful and fascinating pets. Their behavior and mannerisms are like uncuddly cats—fastidiously clean, curious, and predatory.
Thinking of growing ponytail palm trees indoors but aren't sure where to start? These popular indoor palms make lovely houseplants. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton shares everything you need to know about Ponytail Palms, including their maintenance and car...
As an indoor plant, the Lady Palm will need time to adapt before transplanting into a new container. Lady palms are shade plants that appreciate higher temperatures, which is why they are usually grown as houseplants. If planted outside, lady palms attract many kinds of tropical butterflies ...
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