Pritchardia Fiji Fan Palm 145cm

The Fiji Palm is a common nickname for the Pritchardia pacifica, also known as the Fiji Fan Palm. It’s a tropical, slow-growing palm known for its large, fan-shaped leaves and relatively easy care when grown in the right conditions. Here’s a care guide:

🌴 Fiji Palm (Pritchardia pacifica) Care Guide

🪴 Light

• Outdoors: Prefers bright, indirect light to partial sun. Can handle full sun in tropical climates once mature.

• Indoors: Needs a bright room with plenty of natural light. Avoid harsh direct sun through windows which can scorch leaves.

💧 Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.

• Allow the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil to dry before watering again.

• Reduce watering slightly in winter.

🌡️ Temperature

• Loves warmth: Ideal range is 18–30°C (65–86°F).
  

💦 Humidity

• Prefers high humidity.

• Mist the leaves or use a humidifier indoors.

• Brown leaf edges often mean the air is too dry.

🌱 Soil

• Use well-draining, sandy or loamy soil.

• A mix of potting soil, sand, and perlite works well.

🍽️ Feeding

• Fertilize monthly in spring and summer with a balanced palm fertilizer or a diluted liquid houseplant food.

• Don’t fertilize in winter.

✂️ Pruning

• Remove dead or yellowing fronds at the base with clean, sharp scissors.

• Do not trim green fronds — they are crucial for the palm’s health.

🪴 Potting/Repotting

• Repot every 2–3 years, or when root-bound.

• Choose a pot with good drainage holes.