If the hemp palm has yellow or brown leaves, the care is not correct. A poor location is often responsible for the yellow leaves. Why do hemp palms get yellow leaves and how can this be prevented?
Why does my hemp palm have yellow leaves?
Yellow leaves on hemp palms are often caused by a lack of light, too much moisture, dryness of the ball, lack of nutrients or pest infestation. For he althy, green leaves, the hemp palm needs at least two to three hours of direct sunlight and a balanced supply of water and nutrients.
Causes of yellow leaves of the hemp palm
- Too little light
- too much moisture
- Ball dryness
- Nutrient Deficiency
- Pest Infestation
Lack of light is one of the most common causes of yellow leaves on the hemp palm. This type of palm tree needs a lot of light so that the leaves retain their typical rich green color.
Ensure that the hemp palm receives at least two to three hours of direct sunlight. Place them in the flower window or, better yet, completely outside.
Since hemp palms are hardy from four to five years old, you can grow them outdoors all year round.
Tip
After winter, brown leaves often appear on hemp palms grown outdoors. This is frost damage. The leaves of the hemp palm can withstand sub-zero temperatures up to a maximum of minus ten degrees.