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Hawaiian Palm

Also known as

Alula, Alula, Ōlulu, hawaiian palm, Hawaiian Desert Rose and Hawaii palm

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Brighamia insignis

Genus

Brighamia

Family

Campanulaceae

Order

Asterales

How to care for Hawaiian Palm

💦 Water

How often to water your Hawaiian Palm

Hawaiian Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Alula in your home

Hawaiian Palm love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hawaiian Palm does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hawaiian Palm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hawaiian Palm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hawaiian Palm: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hawaiian Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Hawaiian Palm thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Alula Water Frequency →

Alula Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hawaiian Palm requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Alula Light Requirements →

Alula Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hawaiian Palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Alula Toxicity to Cats →

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Hawaiian Palm will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

How and When to Prune Alula →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hawaiian Palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Alula Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Hawaiian Palm. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!