Coconut Palm Care

Coconut Palm Care

Coconut Palms make interesting houseplants for full sun environments. They can produce coconuts, but must eventually be brought outdoors since they can grow extremely large. 

Light: 

  • Requires full sun
  • Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sun a day 

Water: 

  • Consistently moist conditions (does not like to dry out)
  • Very thirsty; water 1-2 times a week
  • Great for those who tend to overwater 

Humidity: 

  • Humidity is super beneficial 

Soil Type: 

  • Can grow in a variety of substrates
  • Indoor potting mix with sand and vermiculite 
  • Eventually will need at least a ten gallon pot 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • Benefits from being under a grow light during the winter months 
  • Heavy feeders; monthly fertilization year round is beneficial

West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.