It is often assumed that palm trees only grow in hot climates and therefore always need a place in full sun. However, that is not true, because there are definitely palm species that thrive better in partial shade or shade.
Many palm trees prefer sunny locations
Choose location according to light requirements
- A palm tree that needs full sun does very well on a south-facing window. Sunlight should play around the fronds for several hours a day.
- Those species that come from light forests like it bright, but direct midday sun should be avoided. An east or west window and a balcony with morning or evening sun is ideal.
- Palm trees that grow in the undergrowth of dense rainforests love shady locations. They can be placed on a north-facing window and are suitable as a green room decoration, which can even be placed a few meters away from the window in light-flooded rooms.
In the summer outdoors
You can take care of almost all types of palm trees on the balcony or terrace during the warm summer months. Gently accustom those palm trees that tolerate full sun to the changed outdoor conditions.
tips
The plant label provides information about the location requirements of a palm tree. Choose the future place very carefully, because these plants do not like to be moved.