Overwintering guide
How to overwinter long-leaf parlour palm
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — long-leaf parlour palm uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills long-leaf parlour palm in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and long-leaf parlour palm rots from the base.
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Overwintering long-leaf parlour palm — FAQ
Does long-leaf parlour palm need to come indoors for winter?
Long-leaf Parlour Palm is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Long-leaf Parlour Palm is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move long-leaf parlour palm for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water long-leaf parlour palm in winter?
Cut watering right back — long-leaf parlour palm uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills long-leaf parlour palm over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and long-leaf parlour palm rots from the base.