Umbrella Palm Plant

Umbrella palm plant (Table palm)

The umbrella plant is an interesting and beautiful plant that you can grow easily under wet or dry conditions. Additionally, the leaves of the umbrella plant are narrow and flattened and only 6″ to 10″ long. And all the leaves are arranged on top of triangular stems. Its tiny greenish flowers, which are inconspicuous, form an attractive umbrella-like head and grow at the center of the leaves.

Umbrella palm plant care guide

Sunlight: At least 3-6 hours of preferable morning sunlight a day is ideal for umbrella palm plants to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.

Watering: Before you water, insert your finger or plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water the plant when topsoil (1-2 inches) is dry. Also, provide enough water in the summer and reduce watering in colder months.

Soil: Table palm prefers well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content in the soil.

Temperature: 25-35℃ is an ideal temperature for the growth of this plant.

Fertilizer: During the growing season (June-July) fertilize the plant with organic fertilizer.

Growing tips for Umbrella palm plant

• This plant grows best in the partial shade when young and in full sun when mature.
• Water the plant early in the morning if the soil feels dry to the touch.
• Avoid waterlogging conditions.
• Use organic fertilizer in the early monsoon and spring season.
• Prune the lower brown leaves.