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Bamboo Palm
170cm tall (including pot)
Dhs. 1,199 AED
The Bamboo Palm brings a touch of natural elegance to your space with its lush green fronds. It thrives in bright to medium indirect light, adding a tropical feel to your home with minimal care. A perfect addition for any interior, this palm is also pet-friendly and easy to maintain.
Bamboo Palm Care Guide & Presentation
How much light does my Bamboo Palm need?
Bamboo Palms thrive in bright to medium indirect light. In their native habitat, they live beneath taller trees, so filtered light keeps fronds lcolourthout scorching.
Best placement: Near an east-facing window, or a few feet back from a bright south/west window with sheer curtains.
If the light is too low: They’ll tolerate it, but growth slows and fronds may thin out.
Avoid harsh sun: Direct UAE afternoon sun through glass can burn leaflets and bleach colour.
How often should I water my Bamboo Palm?
Water every 1–2 weeks, letting the top 3–5 cm of soil dry between waterings. Bamboo Palms dislike completely drying out for long periods but are equally sensitive to sitting in water.
How to check: Stick your finger into the soil — if the top layer is dry but there’s slight moisture below, water thoroughly until excess drains out.
Why this matters: Bamboo Palm roots are adapted for evenly moist, well-aerated soils. Prolonged dryness can cause frond tips to brown, while overwatering can cause root rot.
Watering tip: When watering your plant, evenly water the entire soil mixture until you see water draining from the bottom of the nursery pot. After allowing all the excess water to drain out, discard that water.
When should I repot my Bamboo Palm?
Repot every 2–3 years or when roots gently fill the pot. Whichever comes first. Palms prefer slightly snug pots and dislike frequent disturbance.
Why not repot right away? Like all plants, Bamboo Palms need time to acclimate to your home’s conditions. Immediate repotting can cause transplant shock, resulting in drooping fronds or slowed growth.
Best time to repot: October to May, when the plant is actively growing.
Do I need to fertilize my Bamboo Palm?
Yes! Bamboo Palms benefit from regular fertilizing. If you live in the UAE, fertilize once a month from October to May, when your Bamboo Palm is actively growing.
During the peak summer months (June–September), growth will slow due to extreme heat, so reduce or pause fertilizing if your plant isn’t actively growing. Over-fertilizing can stress the plant and lead to leaf burn.
Can I use UAE tap water to water my Bamboo Palm?
Not recommended — Bamboo Palms are sensitive to minerals and additives in tap water, especially the chloramine in UAE water. Over time, this can cause leaf tip browning.
Better options: Filtered water or distilled water.
To distill water, boil in a kettle at 100 degrees celsius and allow the water to cool down to room temperature overnight.
Will my Bamboo Palm get bigger over time?
Yes — gradually. Indoors, healthy clumps can reach 1.5–2 m over several years, producing new canes (stems) from the base for a fuller look
Is my Bamboo Palm safe for pets?
Yes — Bamboo Palms are non-toxic to cats and dogs, making them an excellent choice for pet-friendly homes.
Why are the leaves of my Bamboo Palm changing colour?
Yellow leaves: Overwatering, poor drainage, or natural aging of the oldest fronds.
Brown tips: Low humidity, underwatering, or mineral/fluoride build-up from tap water.
If you ever need some extra help caring for your Bamboo Palm, feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp or book a plant care call with us.
Does my Bamboo Palm need humidity?
Yes — Bamboo Palms prefer moderate humidity, similar to their tropical origins. Low humidity (common in air-conditioned UAE homes) can cause leaf tips to brown.
Why this matters indoors: Their thin fronds lose moisture quickly, so higher humidity helps prevent dehydration stress.
Tip: Mist the fronds once a day to boost humidity.
Can I keep my Bamboo Palm in an air conditioned room?
Yes — but avoid placing it directly under AC vents where cold air blows constantly, as this can dry out the fronds.