If mountain palm leaves hang limply, you should put the water supply to the test. Find out here the most common reasons why a mountain palm leaves its leaves drooping. Tried-and-tested tips explain how to act correctly now.
Why are the leaves on my mountain palm drooping?
The causes of hanging leaves on a mountain palm are usually dryness or waterlogging. Immediate help in case of drought: Dip root balls and spray leaves. If there is waterlogging: repot the palm tree and create drainage. Increase humidity and check for spider mites.
Why does my mountain palm droop its leaves?
If your mountain palm (Chamaedorea elegans) is drooping its leaves, the most common causes areBall drynessandWaterlogging.
The reasons are understandable: The mountain palm comes from the mountainous regions of Mexico, where it thrives in the humid shade of mighty trees. Aconstant humidity in the air and in the soil dominates the general conditions. Because the mountain palm is not hardy, it is cultivated in this country as a houseplant in a pot. A Mexican mountain palm reacts to care errors in the water supply with drooping leaves.
What to do if the mountain palm leaves its leaves drooping due to drought?
Root ballsdippingand leavesspraying are the best immediate measures if your mountain palm leaves leaves drooping due to ball dryness. The water supply is then optimized. How to do it right:
- Place the dried root ball in a bucket of water so that it can soak up.
- Spray leaves with lime-free water.
- Fill the saucer with water and expanded clay to increase the local humidity.
- From now on, water the mountain palm thoroughly in summer as soon as the substrate surface dries.
- Ideally switch the mountain palm to hydroponics or an irrigation system to cover the high water requirements.
What to do if the mountain palm leaves its leaves hanging due to waterlogging?
ImmediateRepotting is the best option when a mountain palm leaves leaves drooping due to waterlogging. Basically, mountain palms tolerate temporarily wet potting soil. When moisture accumulates over a long period of time, the roots rot, the transport of water and nutrients comes to a standstill, whereupon mountain palm leaves hang limply. How to act correctly now:
- Unpotting the mountain palm.
- Remove wet substrate from the root ball.
- In the bucket, create a 5 cm high drainage on the bottom of the pot.
- Plant the mountain palm in fresh substrate or alternative potting soil with a watering indicator.
- As an exception, only water the potted plant after a week.
Tip
Spider mite infestation causes mountain palm leaves to hang
If the humidity at the mountain palm location is too low, spider mites are there. The tiny pests suck out the cells of the fronds, recognizable by silvery speckles on the tops of the leaves and curled leaves. In the advanced stage, the mountain palm leaves infected leaves drooping. Effective control measures include a strong shower followed by a week-long quarantine in a tightly closed foil bag.
