Our maintenance advice: Palm tree
Palm trees, cycads, and dracaena are all evergreen plants often cultivated for their aesthetic appeal and adaptability to different environments. Commonly called palms, these palm-like plants share many similarities. Despite their similarity, they exhibit great diversity and belong to different botanical families.
Focus on the palm trees
Belonging to the Arecaceae family, characterized by their cylindrical or conical trunks and large palmate leaves; palm trees are widely cultivated for their ornamental appearance in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as for their edible fruits.
The Cuban: the palm tree By Charlot
The Cuban palm, with its Latin name Chamaerops Humilis , is a dwarf palm. Native to the Mediterranean region, this palm brings a touch of exoticism that your environment is missing.
Available in Extra Large and Grandiose sizes, La Cubaine can be placed outdoors . On your balcony or terrace, this large plant will add the necessary touch of greenery thanks to its bright green fan-shaped leaves.
The particularities of Chamaerops Humilis:
The Chamaerops Humilis palm is a particularly drought-resistant plant, due to its Mediterranean origins. Outdoor exposure in a very sunny location is therefore not a problem.
Also, like most palm trees, the Cuban palm is a non-toxic plant for your pets.
Focus on cycads
Cycads belong to the Cycadaceae family and are often called "sago palms." They are more closely related to conifers than to palms. Cycads are characterized by their leathery, feather-like leaves and reproductive cones. They are also valued as ornamentals and are among the oldest flowering plants on Earth.
The Traveler: the cycad By Charlot
The Traveler's Palm is a Cycas Revoluta , also known as the Japanese cycad, where it originates. This slow-growing shrub resembles a fern or palm tree with a short trunk bearing a compact crown of long, slightly arched, dark green leaves, hence its nickname , fern palm .
The Traveler is available in Large , Extra Large and Grand sizes.
The particularities of Cycas Revoluta
When summer temperatures arrive, you can take your plant outside onto your balcony or terrace. Be careful, the Traveler's Plant is toxic to pets.
The cycad is slow growing, to optimize its growth, we recommend placing it in a very bright room and keeping the soil always moist.
Focus on dracaena
Often grown as houseplants for their attractive foliage and ease of care, Dracaena are tropical plants belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Dracaena are distinguished by their narrow, elongated leaves, often clustered in clumps atop woody stems.
The Explorer: the dracaena By Charlot
Native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia, the Explorer is captivating with its allure. Its leaves display subtle shades of green with hints of purple on their edges. Available in Petite and Grandiose sizes, the Explorer is a large, easy-care plant that will add a touch of exoticism to your home.
The particularities of Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena Marginata is an easy-care plant that adapts very well to its environment. Whether placed in a bright room or a darker space , this plant will adapt perfectly. However, be careful with your pets because this plant is toxic to them.
How to maintain your palm tree?
What is the correct watering for my palm tree?
Palm trees and similar plants require regular watering . Therefore, in spring and summer, we recommend watering them once a week. As autumn and winter approaches, it is best to reduce watering. To do this, we recommend adding water to your plant once or twice every 10-15 days, depending on the environment. To encourage cycad growth, it is recommended to keep the soil slightly moist at all times.
What water should I use to water my palm trees?
Plants are sensitive to the limescale present in tap water. Therefore, we recommend watering your plants with rainwater whenever possible. This solution can be difficult when living in an apartment. To do this, before watering your plants with tap water, let your water aerate to reduce the limescale present in it.
You can also add a few drops of natural fertilizer to your plant's watering water. We recommend doing this every other watering!
How much water should I give my palm tree?
By Charlot palm trees are available in different sizes , ranging from Small to Grand. This way, you can find the height that best suits your interior. It is important to note that it is essential not to overwater your plants. The quantities and frequencies of watering depend on the exposure of your palm tree and the humidity level of your interior or exterior. The recommendations on the amount of water to add are therefore variable depending on the environment in which the plant is located. Since plants are living beings, their maintenance is not an exact science, it is therefore important to observe them to take the best care of them. To help you water your cacti, here are some tips depending on their size:
- Small: The amount of water equivalent to an espresso, or 5 cl of water, is sufficient for these two plant sizes. However, you can adjust it according to the needs of your cactus.
- Large: a double espresso, or about 10 to 15 cl of water, will be enough to meet your palm tree's needs.
- Very Large: Add a small glass of water, approximately 20 cl of water.
- Grandiose: add a large glass of water, about 40 cl of water.
It is important to note that these amounts are recommendations and may vary depending on the environment the plant is in.
How do I know if my palm tree needs watering?
There are several signs that can warn you that your plant needs water. If its leaves are drooping, your plant is lacking moisture; water it and it will be in perfect health. If your palm's leaves are turning yellow, this could be a sign of a lack of water. We advise you to wait until the soil is dry before watering your palm again. Dry soil on the surface does not always indicate thirst. When in doubt, always touch the soil with your finger; if the soil is dry at 1.5 cm, you must water the plant. The soil is sometimes wetter than you think.
What is the best exposure for my palm tree?
Palm trees are native to sunny tropical or dry regions. To achieve this, your plants need a bright environment for optimal growth. The Traveler's Palm tolerates a sunny exposure, which will increase its growth. As for the Explorer, it is a plant that can adapt to semi-shaded rooms.
How do I repot my palm tree?
To repot your palm tree, equip yourself with a pair of gloves, the palms can prick you, your plant, potting soil and a slightly larger pot (a few centimeters larger in diameter). Repotting is mainly done in early spring before the growth period of your plant, approximately once every two years depending on the growth of your palm tree. Here are the steps to follow for optimal repotting of your plant:
- Aerate the roots of your plant by gently shaking the root ball.
- Add potting soil to your new pot and place your palm tree in it.
- After adding soil almost to the top of your pot to allow for optimal watering, you can add a little water to your plant to settle the soil.
Your palm tree is now repotted. Place it in a bright room and it will grow optimally!
How do I keep my palm tree healthy?
My palm tree is infested with small creatures: what should I do?
Some insects can infest your plant: mealybugs and red spider mites . If you have a white mass on the leaves of your plant, these are mealybugs. Mix a dose of black soap in a liter of water and spray the preparation on your plant. Once this operation is done, we advise you to remove the white masses with a damp cloth. Be careful, mealybugs can be transmitted from plant to plant. Keep your caladium away while you are treating it.
If you have red spider mites on your plant, mist the leaves with water. These insects fear humidity and will disappear.
Is my palm tree pet-friendly?
Some palm trees are suitable for pets, such as the Cuban Palm, the Chamaerops Humilis . However, other species are toxic to your pets, such as the Explorer Palm, the Dracaena Marginata , and the Traveler Palm, the Cycas Revoluta .
Mold appears on the ground: how do I get rid of it?
Mold on the surface of your plant's soil can be caused by a number of different factors.
- This could simply be soil that has dried too slowly, which is especially the case in winter. We recommend gently scraping the surface soil with a fork so as not to damage your plant.
- Mold can originate from the entire plant, resulting from overwatering and/or poor soil drainage . We recommend repotting your plant with well-draining potting soil and ensuring the soil is completely dry before watering your plant again.
If you see white spots appearing on the surface of the soil, don't worry. This is limescale from the water you use.
How can I decorate my interior with a palm tree?
Where should I place a palm tree in my space?
Incorporating a cycad or palm tree into your interior design can bring an exotic and refreshing touch to your living space.
Place your plant in a well-lit spot; a bright corner near a window or bay window is usually ideal. In a living room, it will add a tropical touch before brightening up your terrace or balcony on sunny days!
What size palm tree should I use for my decoration?
By Charlot palm trees are available in different sizes: small plants or large plants , each plant will adapt to your interior! Create a harmonious composition by combining your palm tree with other personalized plants. The variation of leaves and textures creates an interesting visual effect.
Decorate your interior with other plants By Charlot
At By Charlot, we have a wide variety of personalized plants to beautify your interior, whether small plants , large plants or XXL plants . But also personalized cacti and outdoor plants . The plant boxes , themselves, offer you the possibility of composing a combination of By Charlot products according to your preferences.
