How to care for miniature coconut palms

illumination

The miniature coconut palm prefers a semi-shaded environment, so its leaves will turn yellow under the scorching sun. If placed in a place with insufficient light for a long time, the plant will become short and have poor growth. Therefore, to care for the miniature coconut palm, you should place it in a bright location near a window indoors.

temperature

The dwarf coconut palm likes warmth, so suitable temperature can enable it to grow and develop better. The suitable temperature for the dwarf coconut palm is 18-24℃. When the temperature is lower than 13℃, the dwarf coconut palm will enter a dormant state. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃.

Watering

The miniature coconut palm likes water. During its growth period, the soil should be kept moist. When it enters the dormant period, you should wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering. In addition, the air humidity of the miniature coconut palm should be kept high. If the air is too dry, the leaf tips will turn yellow, so it is necessary to frequently sprinkle water around the potting soil to ensure the humidity required for plant growth.

Fertilization

During the growing period of the plant, fertilizer should be applied once every month. Apply a thin layer of liquid nitrogen fertilizer once every half a month, and stop fertilizing or apply less fertilizer in autumn.

Pot soil

The potting soil should be well-drained, breathable and fertile loam. That is, the culture soil is made by mixing leaf mold, peat soil and river sand. When choosing potting soil, remember to use heavy clay soil. Heavy clay soil has poor drainage and can easily lead to root rot.