The hemp palm is hardy, but it can only tolerate subzero temperatures up to a certain degree. It should therefore be protected from excessive frost and moisture in autumn with suitable materials. If it shows brown leaves after winter, this indicates frost damage.
What causes brown leaves on the hemp palm after winter?
Brown leaves on the hemp palm after winter can indicate frost damage or too much moisture. If only the leaves are affected, they should be cut off. Protect the palm tree from cold and wet in winter to avoid such damage.
Brown leaves after winter
If the hemp palm shows brown leaves after winter, it was probably very cold. The leaves then simply froze. Sometimes too much moisture during the winter causes brown leaves.
Can the fan palm still be saved?
If only the leaves have turned brown, but the palm heart is not affected, simply cut off the brown leaves.
If your heart is also frozen, unfortunately the hemp palm can no longer be saved.
Tip
If you overwinter the hemp palm outdoors, make sure that the heart is protected not only from frost, but also from too much moisture. Place garden fleece (€32.00 on Amazon), burlap or coconut mats around it.
