Parlor palm soil

Parlor palm soil

1. 01

   Best soil mix

   Use a light, fast-draining, peat-free, loam-free acidic potting mix for the parlor palm.

   Use a container that drains freely. Do not water while the mix is damp or leave the palm standing in water, but do not let the root ball remain bone dry.

2. 02

   Match the mix to the pot and setting

   This advice is for an indoor or under-glass pot, not an outdoor bed. A slow-growing parlor palm can stay in its original pot for several years until roots become densely crowded.

3. 03

   Soil pH

   Use an acidic mix. Do not add an acidifier unless a pH test shows you need one.

4. 04

   When soil alone is not the problem

   Stick to an acidic, fast-draining mix. You do not need an exact recipe, particle size or pH number.