Their small size makes the slow-growing trees versatile and they grow well individually or when planted in clusters.
Robellini palms do best in warm, humid climates with moist, well-draining soil.
Read on for our care and growing guide.
Robellini Palm Care
These miniature palms require specific conditions so you can thrive both indoors and outdoors.
Light
The amount of light robellini palms require differs if you are growing it indoors or outdoors.
Soil
Robellini palms prefer moist, but well-drained soils.
Avoid soil that is either extremely acidic or extremely alkaline.
Robellini palms require soil that is acidic to slightly alkaline.
A pH meter can be used to measure thesoil pH level.
If the pH is too high or too low, amend the soil withlimeorsulfateto correct the pH.
Temperature and Humidity
Like most palm trees, the robellini palm requires warm, humid conditions.
This dwarf palm is not frost-tolerant and is hardy inUSDA zones9 to 11.
Fertilizer
Robellini palm trees benefit from regularfertilization.
Mature trees should be fertilized three times a year with a balanced fertilizer designed for palms.
Younger trees and seedlings should be fertilized once a month to help encourage strong growth.
Propagating Robellini Palms
Propagating robellini palms is easy if the mother plant is producingsuckersor offshoots.
ensure to choose a container that has drainage holes so you don’t waterlog the plant.
It likes to be moist, but not overly saturated.
Overwintering
Robellini palms need a warm, humid climate.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
Robellini palms are susceptible to a few common pests includingscaleandspider mites.
Treat spider mite infestations withinsecticidal soapuntil the pests are gone.
Treat scale infestations with rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip to remove scale insects from the plant.
Leaves Turning Brown
If you notice leaves turning brown, it could be due to watering.
check that the plant is getting enough water.
If that isn’t the cause, check the humidity levels.
Low humidity can cause leaves to turn brown.
Soil testing and then applying an appropriate fertilizer can help.
Robellini palms are small and slow-growing.
They will only get between 6-12 feet tall.
Robellini palms are easy to care for and require very minimal maintenance.
You’ll just need to watch out for cold temperatures and protect your palm if frost is forecasted.
Robellini palms like moist soil.
Water when the soil has partially dried.
