Like all types of palm trees, the hemp palm does not grow particularly quickly. However, if it doesn't grow at all, care errors or an unfavorable location are usually to blame. What you can do if the hemp palm doesn't grow.
Why isn't my hemp palm growing?
If a hemp palm doesn't grow, there may be reasons such as too little light, incorrect watering, lack of nutrients or stress after repotting. For he althy growth, the plant needs sufficient sunlight, proper watering and balanced fertilization.
Reasons why a hemp palm doesn't grow
- Too little light
- pouring wrong
- too few nutrients
- after repotting
Hemp palms need a lot of light
Lack of light is the most common cause when the hemp palm does not grow. The plant must be as bright as possible. The darker the location, the fewer new leaves it develops.
Direct sunlight is necessary. A hemp palm needs at least two to three hours of direct sunlight every day. That's why you should plant a hemp palm outdoors or at least keep it in a pot on the balcony or terrace.
If there is no suitable location with sufficient light, you should think about installing plant lamps (€89.00 on Amazon).
Proper watering and fertilizing the hemp palm
Hemp palms neither like complete dryness nor can they tolerate waterlogging. One cause of delayed growth is often incorrect watering. Also, do not fertilize too often.
Water a hemp palm whenever the top layers of soil have dried out. You can tell by pressing a finger into the soil. Do not leave water in the saucer, pour it out immediately.
Only plant older hemp palms outdoors. The soil must be well loosened and permeable to water. As soon as waterlogging can develop, the growth of the hemp palm is restricted. In the worst case, waterlogging develops and the plant dies.
After repotting, the hemp palm needs time
If a hemp palm doesn't grow after being repotted or planted outdoors, it's not surprising. It takes some time for her to get used to the new environment or the new pot.
In the first few months it doesn't grow at all or only very little. If you have a little patience, new leaves will develop again.
Tip
Unlike other palm species, the hemp palm does not take a break from growth in winter. Nevertheless, it grows less than in summer. This is due to the lack of light during the cold season.
