Although the hemp palm is hardy, it can only tolerate sub-zero temperatures to a certain extent. It should therefore be protected from too much frost and moisture in autumn with suitable materials. Brown leaves after winter indicate frost damage.
Frost damage initially shows up as brown leaves
Brown leaves after winter
If the hemp palm has brown leaves after the winter, it was probably very cold. The leaves just froze. However, sometimes too much moisture during the winter causes brown leaves.
Can the fan palm still be saved?
If only the leaves have turned brown, but the heart of the palm is not affected, simply cut off the brown leaves.
If the heart has also frozen, the hemp palm can unfortunately no longer be saved.
tips
If you overwinter the hemp palm outdoors, make sure that the heart is not only protected from frost, but also from too much moisture. Lay garden fleece, sacking or coconut mats (€21.90) around it.