If the leaves of a Hawaiian palm tree turn yellow, there can be very different reasons. Yellow leaves or the shedding of leaves usually have completely natural causes. Occasionally, yellow leaves are caused by too much sun in summer or by pest infestation.
Why does my Hawaii palm have yellow leaves?
Yellow leaves on a Hawaii palm are caused by natural leaf shedding, too much sun in summer or pest infestation. To remedy this, provide the plant with a partially shaded location and remove yellow leaves to make room for new ones.
Causes of yellow leaves on the Hawaii palm
- Older leaves
- location too bright in summer
- Pest Infestation
The Hawaii palm has its main growing season in winter. In summer it tends to shed its leaves. Often these first turn yellow and then simply fall off. This is a natural process and no cause for alarm.
In summer, the Hawaiian palm tree likes an outdoor space. However, it cannot tolerate too much sun and heat. In this case, yellow leaves can be an indication that the location has been poorly chosen. Place the pot in partial shade so that the Hawaii palm does not receive direct sunlight.
Pest infestation, for example by spider mites, occurs especially in winter when the room temperatures are too high or the humidity is too low.
Simply tear off yellow leaves
Yellow leaves can easily be removed. They can usually be removed very easily. A whitish milky sap comes out, but it is not poisonous. The juice ensures that the wound at the site of the tear closes more quickly.
You should feel free to remove yellow leaves as this will create space for new leaves to form.
Tip
The most common care mistake for Hawaii palm trees is too much moisture in the substrate. Water a Hawaii palm tree only moderately and avoid waterlogging at all costs. If there is too much moisture, the houseplant suffers from a soft trunk.
