There are several reasons why the volume of the plant needs to be reduced. First of all, this measure is necessary in many cases to avoid winter damage. Some potted palms grow very sprawling and take up too much space indoors.
If the palm tree gets too big, it can be carefully tied together
tying together in living quarters
If you are forced to minimize the volume of the palm tree, you should be careful not to destroy the habit of the plant. The far overhanging pinnate leaves or attractive fans are what make this plant particularly appealing. It would be a pity to squeeze it into a narrow framework, because it loses its characteristic appearance.
Use soft plastic binding bast for this measure. Work in pairs. Have one person gently gather the leaves together, and then tie them together carefully, not too tightly.
Tie together for winter storage
Before moving to winter storage, it is sometimes imperative to reduce the space required by the plant. To do this, proceed as follows:
- Combine sheets at the top.
- Do not tie too tightly with a rope.
- Never wire, as the sharp and hard material will damage the fronds.
- Make sure that enough air can still circulate.
If the palm is to overwinter outdoors, the following procedure, in which a hose ring is used, has proven itself:
- Tie opposite fronds together with raffia.
- Work from the inside out.
The foliage is summarized below:
- Place a piece of old garden hose under the palm tree. The length depends on how much the circumference of the plant is to be reduced.
- Close the hose to the ring using a screw connection or assembly tape.
- Push up carefully.
- Also fix with raffia so that the hose ring does not slide down again due to the pressure of the fronds.
For large and old palm trees, which are very valuable, it is worth purchasing a special binding frame. This is slipped over the plant and closed so that the size is minimized but the leaves are not damaged.
tips
Only tie palm trees together for the winter if you protect them with additional fleece winter protection or a mobile palm house. Otherwise, water could collect in the heart and lead to putrefaction.