As a member of the succulent family, the easy-care Hawaiian palm is not that fast-growing. It therefore does not have to be repotted every year. When is it time to repot a Hawaii palm tree and what should you consider when repotting?

The Hawaiian palm grows rather slowly

Hawaiian palm trees grow slowly

A Hawaii palm tree can reach a height of up to one meter as a houseplant. However, it needs some time for this - like all succulents.

You don't have to repot a Hawaiian palm tree that often. As a rule, it is sufficient to put them in a larger pot every two to three years.

If the trunk of the Hawaiian palm becomes soft, this is often an indication that the substrate is too moist. In this case, you should repot the houseplant in new, fairly dry soil.

When is the ideal time to repot?

The Hawaiian palm has its main growth phase in December. The best time to repot is before or after this stage. Replant Hawaiian palm trees in either spring or fall.

As soon as roots grow out of the bottom of the pot, you should place the Hawaiian palm in a larger planter.

The new pot should have a maximum of two centimeters more diameter than the old one. It is important that it has a good drainage hole so that excess water can drain away. Never leave water in the saucer or planter as Hawaiian palms do not tolerate waterlogging.

How to properly repot the Hawaiian palm tree

  • Prepare a larger pot
  • Repot Hawaiian palm trees
  • shake off old substrate
  • Create a drainage layer in the bottom of the pot
  • Fill in the substrate
  • Insert Hawaii palm carefully
  • Press the substrate lightly
  • water moderately
  • do not place directly in the sun

Cactus soil from the garden store is suitable as soil for Hawaiian palm trees. You can also assemble the substrate yourself. Normal garden soil is used as a basis, which you mix with gravel, expanded clay, (19.73€) sand or lava soil. By adding loosening materials, you prevent the Hawaiian palm from becoming waterlogged.

For the drainage layer, you can use coarse-grained gravel.

tips

The Hawaiian palm is non-toxic. It is therefore an ideal houseplant for families with children or people who keep pets.

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