Majesty Palm and Ivy Care: Indoor and Outdoor Tips

Growing Majesty Palms Successfully

A buyer in Moss Landing, California, purchased three majesty palms and asks about indoor vs. outdoor placement, light, and watering. Also, a 4-year-old root-bound ivy needs repotting advice.

Majesty Palm Care

• Majesty palms do well indoors with low light and high humidity.
• Mist fronds frequently; keep soil evenly moist (not wet).
• Repot from nursery containers into larger pots with 2 inches of drainage material and quality potting soil.
• They can be planted outdoors in the ground for better growth, but containers work with proper care.

Ivy Repotting

• Remove from root-bound pot; loosen roots gently.
• Plant in a larger container with drainage material at bottom.
• Mist leaves to increase humidity.