Mountain palms are ideal for growing hydroponically. Since the plant requires a lot of water and can die if the ball is dry, care directly in water is ideal. This way you won't forget to water the palm tree. The humidity is also sufficiently high.
Why is the mountain palm suitable for hydroponics?
Mountain palms are ideal for hydroponics because they require a lot of water, appreciate high humidity and can cope well with waterlogging. Hydroponics makes it easier to supply nutrients and water this type of palm tree.
That's why the mountain palm is well suited for hydroponics
In contrast to many other types of palm trees, mountain palms require a lot of water. They appreciate it when the root ball is always sufficiently moist. Not even long periods of waterlogging bother them.
The nutrient supply can be ensured very well with hydroponics.
Since the water from the planter also evaporates, you do not need to spray a hydroponic mountain palm with water. Sufficiently high humidity is guaranteed by the evaporating water.
Growing mountain palm hydroponically from the start
If you want to grow a mountain palm hydroponically, you should buy the plant straight away. If the palm trees were initially cared for in normal palm substrate, they are difficult to move into the water container.
The delicate roots break very easily and the mountain palm dies after a short time.
The right location for the hydroponic container
Make sure you have a good spot right from the start. The location must be very bright, but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. If kept behind a glass window, you must provide additional shading to prevent the leaves of the mountain palm from turning brown.
The water can make the planter very heavy. To be on the safe side, put it on wheels so you can move it later.
How to care for mountain palms in hydroponics
- Choose a sturdy container
- Don’t forget the water level indicator
- Fill the container with expanded clay
- Check water level regularly
- Fertilize mountain palm regularly
Make sure you have a sturdy container (€22.00 on Amazon) that can withstand the weight of water, expanded clay and plants.
Check the water level regularly and refill water in time. Don't forget to fertilize the mountain palm regularly.
Tip
The planter for a mountain palm should not be too large. The larger it is, the faster the mountain palm will grow out of hand and need to be repotted. It quickly becomes a space problem.