With their luscious green fronds and height, palms are a great addition to any room to provide colour and interest with little care needed.
Depending on the variety of palm, full sun to full shade
Regular watering
Moist & well drained
Suitable for most climates
Growing Palms Indoors
Choose the right sized pot
The pot should be at least twice the size of your plant. Depending on your palm, position with suitable light
Plant your palm
Using quality potting mix, fill your pot. Gently remove the palm from its container and tease out the roots ensuring not to leave any tangled. Place your plant into the pot & backfill, firming down gently. Water in well.
Fertilise
In spring, fertilise your palm using a suitable fertiliser.
Types of Palms
Australian Fan Palm
Features unique, circular 'fan' type leaves.
Bangalow Palm
Fast growing low maintenance palm
Bismarck Palm
Statement blue-green fronds
Cabbage Palm
Hardy Australian native palm
Chinese Fan Palm
Glossy, droopy fan foliage
Chinese Windmill Palm
Extremely hardy palm
Elegant Fan Palm
Stunning accordian fan leaves
Golden Cane Palm
Feathery, yellow-green leaves
Kentia Palm
Extremely hardy palm
Lady/Rhaphis Palm
Slow growing
Parlour Palm
Whispy foliage, often smaller
Cascade Palm
Smaller palm ideal for indoor growing
How much light do palms need?
Find somewhere that recieves bright, indirect light. Some varieties can tolerate low light so check the label for more details.
Pests to watch out for
- Mealybugs
- Scale Insects
