Light

Shower your palms with as much indirect light as possible! They will grow faster and stay green and vibrant when they have access to at least 6 hours of very bright indirect sunlight each day. Avoid placing them in the sun's direct rays, especially in the summer when the sun's rays are intense. You can still have palms in your home if you have a light-challenged space. The caveat is that they will not grow fast or large, but the good news is that you won't have to water them as much!

Water

Palms are thirsty plants! They have a lot of leaf surface area, and they transpire moisture throughout the day; and they also have fibrous roots that are constantly absorbing moisture from the soil. High temperatures can also cause the soil to dry out fast. A good rule of thumb is to water your palms when the soil is dry ½ way down the root ball. Depending on the environment, you might need to water once a week or every other day. Keep an eye out for dry soil and water the soil slowly to give the soil time to absorb the moisture. Soak all soil areas evenly and ensure that all the water drains from the pot. The roots should never sit in a puddle of water as this will cause root rot.

Soil

Palms. like Cat Palms, love good drainage and a soil mixture containing pumice, perlite, or wood chips to provide the drainage they need! Most bagged potting soils will be adequate for transplanting your palms. Consider mixing in cactus potting soil to help with drainage. If you decide to transplant your palms (we do not recommend transplanting your new plants for at least 3-6 months after receiving them), make sure you do not damage the roots.

Temperature

The ideal temperatures for your palms are between 70-80°F – they like it hot! The warmer it is, the more likely they will continue to grow but beware of extreme periods of heat as this can dry out the soil very quickly! It is good to move it to a shady spot during heat waves to prevent excessive moisture loss! If you keep your palms (or are considering) outside, make sure you bring it back inside before the nighttime temperatures drop below 50°F. If you keep it inside and the temperatures are over 75°F, ensure good air circulation around your plant. Stagnant air can be a breeding ground for bacteria and pests.

Humidity

Palms love moist air. If you can keep the humidity levels over 50% in the air space around it, all should be fine! Leaves that look brown around the edges are a good (or not so good) indication that your humidity levels are low!