- 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?
At the latest when the roots slowly push themselves out of the ground, it is time to plant your easy-care phoenix palm in a new container. But you shouldn't necessarily wait that long, because timely repotting has a number of advantages.
The phoenix palm needs space to grow
How often does the phoenix palm have to be repotted?
Roughly speaking, you should repot your phoenix palm 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 certainly need a larger container. Too few nutrients is one of the reasons why your phoenix palm could develop brown leaves.
When is the best time to repot?
It is best to repot your phoenix palm in spring. Then the hibernation is over and the plant will soon sprout again. Give her some extra space for her long roots and some extra nutrients with compost or fertilizer. You can then prepare your phoenix palm for a summer outdoors. Slowly get your palm tree used 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 develops deep taproots over time and these need sufficient space. Create a drainage layer in the pot to prevent waterlogging.
However, the non-toxic phoenix palm does not need expensive palm soil. Loamy garden soil mixed with some sand and compost is quite sufficient. The older and larger your phoenix palm tree is, the higher the proportion of clay in the potting soil should be, which ensures that the palm tree is stable.
The essentials in brief:
- repot about every two to three years
- best time: spring
- Create a drainage layer in the planter
- no expensive palm soil required
- the older and larger the palm tree, the higher the proportion of clay in the soil
- Choose a planter as high as possible (taproots)
- water well after repotting
tips
Treat your phoenix palm to a new planter with fresh soil about every two to three years. This keeps the palm vital and resistant to diseases and pests.