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Indoor Christmas Palm care

15 years ago

Hello,

I recently saw some large, beautiful Chrismas Palms inside a car dealership and was wondering how much care they require to look as good as they did there. Mine would be placed next to a large window that gets a lot of sun. Anyone have any experience with these? Oh, and I would cheat and buy a large one that is about 9 feet overall height.

Thanks,

Richard

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topher2006

15 years ago

The biggest problem i have found is keeping them too warm.
If they stay about 70-75 is a good temp i have found.

Comments (6)

protempsfish
15 years ago
Personally I have had a positive experience with these palms. However, I have read mixed reviews. Some people say they are too tropical for the average home and some people say they are bullet proof. They do have very high light requirements and unless they are directly infront of a window I dont think they would do very well. I have a 3 tree 5 footer in a large pot that I have kept for several years. Other than the odd spider mite infestation I have found them to be relatively easy to care for. I do mist it and underwater it rather than over water it in the winter and I do bring it outdoors in the summer. They should be fertalized regularly to keep them looking good.
andyandy
15 years ago
it really depends on what temperature you keep the house. if 70 + should be no problem, they are prone to mites and do not do well if near a furnace vent. The fronds will brown if exposed to direct heat from the furnace.
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Personally, I don't find them too difficult. Try not to keep them too warm during the winter (not much over 70 F.) as they will become more prone to mites, scale and other problems. Mine is just to the side of a north window. There are two other windows in the room so the light is bright--but no sun). Have snow cover outside so it is actually quite bright inside and it is currently growing (too) actively. It goes outside into sun for the growing season. They do suffer though in warmer/drier homes in the winter so aim for moderate temps, humidity,and air circulation (p.s., this is probably healthier for people as well this time of year).
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For some reason, when I responded to your question, I was thinking "Majesty palm" (Ravenea rivularis).--I find the Latin names less confusing believe it or not. Christmas palm (Adonidia), has been a real challenge for me over the years.
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gary30mazak
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I have some seeds i planted about 2 weeks ago. some are showing root growth already. when should I repot and what technique do you use roots down or just reopot laying on their sides like they currently are? I have 15 seeds and plan on using a community pot for the seedlings.

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