Indoor gardeners are discovering the beauty of real, natural palm
trees isn't limited to outdoor sub tropical climates. There are several
species of palm trees and palm plants that thrive exceptionally well
indoors. Here are a few tried and true recommendations for indoor
gardeners seeking a touch of the tropics for your home...
Indoor Palm Trees: Can They Grow In Containers?
For
many years, indoor gardeners and landscapers avoided live palm plants
and opted for artificial varieties. And while artificial palms may
provide the desired "look" or effect, they don't offer the beneficial
air cleaning benefits of a live plant.
Because palm trees are best
known for growing outdoors in sub tropical climates, there's always
been the misconception these trees only grow in full sunlight. In most
cases and with most species, this simply isn't the case. Many types of
palms do best in partial shade, indirect light, or even full shade. The
key for indoor gardeners is knowing which types will do best in indoor
containers and choosing accordingly...
There are about dozen
varieties of palm trees that grow equally well indoors as well as
outside. Because they're grown in a container, their height will be
somewhat limited which eliminates concern of the tree outgrowing your
living space. Further, palm plants can be easily pruned to prevent over
growth, although there are specific methods of pruning you should follow
so as not to damage the tree...
Recommendations For Indoor Palm Trees
As
mentioned, there are at least a dozen palm plants that will do well
indoors. Check the specific care requirements for each; this will tell
you what type of lighting they need to thrive. Two of the most popular
types are the Lady Palm and the Kentia Palm, which are also among the
most common species seen worldwide.
Other palm trees and plants
you can choose from include the Areca, Parlor, Majesty, and Christmas
variety. Their names refer to how they are most commonly known among
botanists, gardeners, and landscapers. You can also experience great
success growing Pygmy Date, Metallica, Chinese Fan, and Sago palm trees
indoors. Pictures and detailed information about all these varieties is
available at our palm tree resource website.
Optimally, you should
choose from these varieties because they are proven winners when grown
indoors in containers. As an added benefit, most palm plants are very
low maintenance. They are remarkably pest free and usually need watering
only once or twice a week. Since they historically thrive in humid
weather, a gentle mist of water a few times a week will provide the
humidity they enjoy, even if your home is somewhat dry.
Other than
choosing a proper species, the main success factor is lighting. To
slightly varying degrees, all of the types of palms mentioned above
enjoy indirect light, although some exposure to direct sunlight won't
hurt them at all and may be beneficial. Their lighting requirements, or
actually better stated as their limited lighting needs, make them a very
flexible tree or plant for just about any living space...
Finally,
most palm trees grown in containers will enjoy some time spent outdoors
in the warmer months of the year, but it's certainly not required. If
you do place your tree outdoors on a deck or patio, just be sure to
gently acclimate them to direct sunlight. Too much immediate exposure to
the sun can cause burnt leaves (typically known as fronds) and will
damage your plant.
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