HOW OFTEN TO WATER POTTED PALMS? 15g/25g/65g

[DennisCostalCreation]

Hello Palm PHAM,

 

I wanted to throw this one out there for everyone to give back their feedback/opinion:

 

What would be the correct watering rate for established potted palms? 

ROBELINI.

FOXTAIL

XMAS

AREACA

BOTTLE

SPINDLE

BISMARKIA

 

15G

25-30G

65G+

Also, Suggestions on applying SRF or CRF for these POTTED PALMS that are ESTABLISHED ^

I have heard many been hearing so many different ways, and I would love to hear what y'all have to say.

 

 

 

 

[PalmsInBaltimore]

I agree with what others have said on here that robelini, while somewhat drought tolerant once established, can handle almost any amount of water given to them if they are in pots outside. As for the other species you mentioned specifically, I don't grow those myself so I can't quite answer.

But in general, there's not going to be any correct answer. Potted palms: are they outside or inside? Full sun or full shade? 90F daytime highs or 75F daytime highs? Cloudy, misty climate, or dry, sunny climate? Is summer rain common or not? In CT yes, but not in CA. 

These are just some of the variables that will affect how wet the soil is after you water it. Where I am in Baltimore, it's been weeks without steady rain and the last couple weeks have brought the summy muggy heat. I am outside watering my potted plants at least every morning and sometimes in the morning and then again in the late afternoon. It's all based on how dry the top few inches of soil become and whether the soil at the bottom of the pot is also bone dry or still damp. You'll have to get your hands dirty unless you can detect moisture through your gloves. 

Size of the pot matters too. A rootbound plant bursting out of its container can handle more water because it's pushed so much soil out that it won't retain much water. On the other hand, an overpotted plant can handle less watering. 

In general, all we can tell you is if the species are drought tolerant or especially thirsty or somewhere in the middle. There are too many variables with potted palms to give any straightforward and definitive answer. 

Happy summer and happy gardening!

[PalmsInBaltimore]

Also there can be no one answer because the soil composition matters. If it’s peat soil, you will only need to water them once for the rest of their life because they will rot in the pot before the soil ever dries out again

[SeanK]

  On 6/24/2024 at 12:09 PM, DennisCostalCreation said:

Hello Palm PHAM,

 

I wanted to throw this one out there for everyone to give back their feedback/opinion:

 

What would be the correct watering rate for established potted palms? 

ROBELINI.

FOXTAIL

XMAS

AREACA

BOTTLE

SPINDLE

BISMARKIA

 

15G

25-30G

65G+

Also, Suggestions on applying SRF or CRF for these POTTED PALMS that are ESTABLISHED ^

I have heard many been hearing so many different ways, and I would love to hear what y'all have to say.

 

 

 

 

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Given the limited information, I will say 2x per week indoors, 3x per week outdoors in the summer.