In principle, hemp palms are not cut. However, it may occasionally be necessary to cut brown leaves or even green leaves. You have to be very careful when doing this. What you have to consider when cutting the hemp palm.

The hemp palm should only be cut with sharp tools

Cut the brown leaves of the hemp palm

The hemp palm gets brown leaves in an unfavorable location or with poor care. Since these leaves don't look so pretty, feel free to cut them.

Wait until the leaf has completely dried up. Then cut it off so that about four centimeters remain on the trunk of the hemp palm.

Why do the leaves of the hemp palm turn brown?

Incorrect care is almost always responsible for the development of brown leaves or leaf tips. Possible causes are:

  • too much water
  • not enough water
  • low humidity
  • sunburn
  • frost damage

If the hemp palm gets too much or too little water, the leaves turn yellow and later brown. Brown leaf tips are caused by low humidity. Yellow spots that later turn brown indicate sunburn.

Make sure you water the hemp palm properly. If necessary, increase the humidity by spraying the leaves with water. Place the hemp palm in a slightly more shady location if the leaves suffer from sunburn.

How to cut green leaves from hemp palm trees

If it should be necessary to cut green leaves from a hemp palm tree, do it in two steps.

First cut off only part of the leaf. Leave at least 15 inches on the palm. The rest of the trimmed leaf dries up. Only when it is completely dry is it cut off. Here, too, about four centimeters of handle must be left on the trunk.

Use sharp tool

Use very sharp and clean pruning shears when cutting hemp palms. ($19.99) Fuzzy edges will tear the leaves, making them a target for rot.

tips

If the hemp palm overwinters in a light-poor location, you must carefully get used to the brightness. Otherwise she gets brown leaves. Place the palm tree in partial shade for several days before exposing it to direct sunlight.

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