When the roots slowly emerge from the soil, it is time to plant your easy-care phoenix palm in a new container. But you shouldn't necessarily wait that long, because repotting in good time has some advantages.
How and when should you repot a phoenix palm?
The phoenix palm should be repotted every two to three years in spring. Choose a taller planter and create a drainage layer. Use loamy garden soil with some sand and compost, and increase the clay content for older and larger palms. After repotting, water the palm tree well.
How often does the phoenix palm need to be repotted?
Roughly speaking, you should repot your phoenix palm about every two to three years. On the one hand, the potting soil in the planter is pretty much used up and on the other hand, the palm tree may then need a larger container. Too few nutrients are one reason why your phoenix palm could have brown leaves.
When is the best time to repot?
It's best to repot your phoenix palm in spring. Then the winter rest is over and the plant will soon sprout again. Give it a little more space for its long roots and a few extra nutrients through compost or fertilizer. You can then prepare your Irish phoenix palm for a summer outdoors. Slowly get your palm tree used to more light and fresh air.
What do I have to consider when repotting my phoenix palm?
Always choose the new pot a little larger or higher than the previous one. Over time, the phoenix palm develops deep taproots and these require sufficient space. Put a drainage layer in the pot to prevent waterlogging.
However, the non-toxic phoenix palm does not need expensive palm soil (€8.00 on Amazon). Loamy garden soil mixed with a little sand and compost is completely sufficient. The older and larger your phoenix palm is, the higher the clay content in the potting soil should be, this ensures that the palm tree has good stability.
The most important things in brief:
- repot about every two to three years
- best time: spring
- Create a drainage layer in the planter
- no expensive palm soil required
- the older and larger the palm tree, the higher the clay content in the soil
- Choose a planter as high as possible (tap roots)
- water well after repotting
Tip
Treat your phoenix palm to a new planter with fresh soil about every two to three years. This way the palm tree remains vital and resistant to diseases and pests.
