How to grow a palm tree at home?

Content

1 What is this plant?
2 What are they?
3 Growing
- 3.1 Growing from seeds
- 3.2 Growing from shoots
4 How to care for a plant?
5 Useful Tips
6 Growing at home
7 How to care for a palm tree at home?
8 Date palm pests and diseases
9 Possible growing problems
10 Varieties of palm trees for home cultivation
11 Growing at home
12 How to care for a palm tree at home?
13 Date palm pests and diseases
14 Possible growing problems

In our time, indoor palms have become very popular. A tropical or subtropical tree will decorate any interior, creating the feeling of a jungle or a small green oasis. The palm family has more than 3402 species and 185 genera. Woody plants are presented in two large groups with a difference in leaf shape:

Pinnate (for example: coconut, hovea, date);
Fan-leaved (for example: hamerops, trachicaprus).

Like any plant, members of the palm family need certain conditions in order to develop and grow well.

Content:

Interesting Facts
Basic conditions for growing palm houses
Transfer
Growing a date palm from seed
Preparatory work, planting and transplanting a plant
Date palm care

Interesting Facts

For the peoples of the world, the palm branch has, and had different meanings:

in ancient China, this plant carries a symbol of dignity and fertility;
in the Arabian state - associated with the tree of life;
in Christianity - a symbol of immortality, divine blessing and eden, victory over death;
in the early period of Catholicism, it is a funerary symbol.

The palm branch is also present in the emblem symbols of ancient peoples. In the modern world, the palm branch is also used in heraldry: Bolivia, Cuba, Cyprus, Sierra Leone and so on. Here it symbolizes the territorial location of states and their economic priorities.

Basic conditions for growing palm houses

Is it possible to grow your own palm tree at home, in an ordinary apartment? Can. And it is quite within the power of anyone who loves green pets. The main requirements for the normal growth of a plant include:

Bright room, diffused light (dries up in a dark place).
Compliance with temperature conditions: without sudden changes. Lack of drafts.
Finding other plants nearby is not welcome - the palm is a single plant.
Compliance with the rules of watering and air humidity. If the air is dry, it is recommended to regularly spray the leaves on both sides with warm water. It is also recommended to wipe the leaves with a damp sponge dipped in water. As a prophylaxis against pests, you can use a weak chamomile decoction.
Regular fertilization of plants during growth (from March to September) - once a week, in autumn - 2 times a month, in winter - once a month.
For young plants, feeding is carried out 6 months after transplanting, using conventional flower fertilizers.

Transfer

Plants up to three years old need to be replanted annually. After three years, trees are transplanted once every 3-4 years.

IMPORTANT! At each subsequent transplant, we take a larger container. When transplanting, to minimize damage to the roots, the procedure is carried out carefully.

For planting, you can use special soil for palm trees, which are sold ready-made. But you can prepare the mixture yourself by taking:

two parts of humus-leaf soil;
two parts of clay-sod soil;
one part of rotted manure;
one part of peat;
one piece of sand;
some charcoal.

Before planting the plant at the bottom, we form a drainage layer, it is possible from small expanded clay. For the first 14 days, we water the tree with care so as not to flood the root system, without accidentally flooding it.

A small video on the topic of growing a palm tree at home:

Palm trees are grown in different ways, but the main one is seed cultivation. Next, we will consider growing from a stone using the example of a date palm, as the most acceptable for home conditions.

Growing a date palm from seed

The date palm will perfectly complement any interior. This tropical plant with a gorgeous crown, feathery bright green leaves pleases the eye and looks unusual. And most importantly, this beauty is not difficult to grow in apartment conditions.

This variety of palm trees in the world has about one and a half dozen species. And only four of them are grown in our country. The most common type is the finger date. Unfortunately, in apartments, the palm tree will not bear fruit, since the air temperature must be at least 36 ° C.

The plant can be grown at home in two ways: by the branching method (but it should be borne in mind that it is very problematic to find the right branch of the palm tree) or grow your own tree from fresh dates or dried fruit. Below we will talk about the second method of growing a room date palm at home, from a stone, with recommendations for planting, transplanting and leaving with photos and videos.

Preparatory work, planting and transplanting a plant

To increase the chances of a positive result, it is better to prepare several seeds for planting, given that the germination percentage ranges from 40 to 60 percent. In order for the seed to germinate faster, it is necessary to clear it of the pulp, so as not to provoke the process of rotting in the soil. The bone must be rinsed and dried.

Then the seed is placed in a small container, poured with warm water, and placed in direct sunlight or on a battery for a couple of days, periodically changing the water.

When the bone swells, transplant it into pots. Before planting, you need to mix sawdust and sand in equal parts, and add this mixture to a pot filled with peat.

Further, in the prepared container, covered with 2/3 of the planting soil, lay out the bone and sprinkle it with the same mixture to a depth of 1-2 cm.

Watering. After that, the pot is removed to a warm place, the air temperature is not lower than 25 ° C and watered regularly. For best results, you can imitate the greenhouse effect by covering the container with transparent film.

The seeds germinate, as a rule, after one and a half to two months. By this time, the sprout must be transplanted into a larger pot (300 ml).And slightly change the composition of the soil: four parts of sand, two parts of turf, peat, humus and one part of charcoal. The bottom must be covered with drainage (small pebbles or expanded clay). The pot with the planted sprout is placed in a well-lit place, avoiding direct sunlight. The plant is regularly watered and sprayed.

Date palm care

In order for the plant to please the happy plant breeder for a long time with its appearance, you need to know how to properly care for the date palm at home. The palm planter needs to be rotated periodically. Otherwise, the light will be unevenly distributed. It is important to water the plant regularly. It is not worth overmoistening the soil. In the warm season, when the plant is actively growing, watering is supplemented with special feeding, which can be easily purchased in the store. This should be done once a week. In winter, it is enough to feed the palm tree no more than once a month. If brown spots appear on the plant, it means that the soil is very waterlogged. If the leaves turn yellow, there is not enough moisture. Do not forget about spraying with water from a spray bottle.

Although the date loves good lighting, the plant cannot be burned. The presence of pale leaves suggests that the palm should be removed from direct sunlight.

Of the main diseases that the plant is susceptible to, two can be distinguished: pink rot and spotting. The main pests parasitizing on the palm are spider mites and scale insects.

To combat bugs and other pests, the stem and leaves are wiped with a sponge dipped in a solution of laundry soap, or the plant is sprayed with an infusion of garlic. It is not worth pruning the branches of a palm tree, as its growth occurs at the top of the trunk. For the first 5 years, dates are transplanted once a year. Then every three years. It is not difficult to understand that it is time to transplant the plant: the root system completely fills the pot with itself.

When the palm is transplanted, some of the roots are carefully trimmed. The date has a very long root system, therefore, the pot should be high and roomy.

With proper care, after a few years, the palm tree will grow and turn any home into a real cozy oasis. The main thing is to find a place where it will be spacious and not cramped.

Before you start planting a date at home, we recommend watching the following video:

Palm is an original and bright plant that will decorate and make any interior stylish. But how to keep it at home? Is it difficult?

What is this plant?

Palm is a plant belonging to the monocotyledonous family and grows mainly in tropical latitudes. Many palms are arboreal, that is, they have a hard, unbranched trunk with a primary thickening. But in some species there are so-called climbing or creeping shoots. In total, the family includes about 3400 species and more than 180 genera.

In nature, a palm tree can grow to an impressive size, but in indoor conditions it will grow slowly. By the way, such a plant in many cultures and countries is considered a symbol of victory, so that it can bring success to its owner. Also, the palm tree personifies the world, thanks to which it will help create a calm and supportive atmosphere.

What are they?

All palms can be roughly divided into pinnate, with leaves resembling feathers in shape, as well as fan-leaved, with rather wide leaves.

Now it is worth listing some individual types of palm trees:

Chrysalidocarpus is considered a rather unpretentious plant, as it tolerates both partial shade and the sun well. Watering should be sufficient, the optimum temperature is 18-23 degrees.
Rapese does not tolerate direct sunlight and requires fresh air. Watering should be abundant, humidity - high, spraying - regular. This is a very moody look, so it is not suitable for beginners and busy people.
Hovea, although he loves natural light, grows well under artificial lighting, and also tolerates shade. Watering should be regular, but use standing water for it. Daily spraying is also required.
The date palm in the photo looks like a small bush. Such a plant at a young age requires diffused light, but after 4-5 years it also tolerates direct sunlight. The air humidity should be high. In addition, constant access to oxygen is required, so you need to ventilate the room regularly, and in the summer you can take the pot outside. The optimum temperature is 23-27 degrees. Watering should be abundant, but moisture should not be allowed to stagnate.
Hamedorea is an ideal option for novice florists, as she is absolutely not capricious. It will grow at normal room temperature, and even in an unlit place. But watering and spraying should be regular.
Hamerops are grown outdoors in summer, and sent to a fairly cool room for the winter. The air must be fresh. Frequent spraying is also required.
The coconut palm can be called the most photophilous, so it is important to provide such a plant with sufficient lighting. The optimum temperature for growing is about 20-24 degrees. Be sure to provide fresh air and spray on the leaves. When watering, make sure that moisture does not get on the nut, as it can rot.
Trachikarpus can grow in partial shade and in a well-lit place. Watering should be moderate, but in no case do not allow the soil clod to dry out. The leaves should be sprayed and wiped and the pot should be turned from time to time.
Beautiful Livistona loves light and moderate watering with warm water. In summer, it is best to send the plant to the garden or balcony.

Growing

There are two ways to grow a palm tree: from seeds and with the help of young shoots. We will describe each method in detail.

Growing from seeds

How to grow a house palm from seed at home? It's not easy, but still possible. Main steps:

Seed selection. First of all, they should be fresh, since germination is lost rather quickly, so pay attention to the date of packaging. In addition, the seed must be whole and fairly large.
Soak the seeds for five days.
Take a few plastic cups and make a hole in the bottom of each. Add some of the perlite, some of the leafy earth and some of the vermiculite.
Place the seeds in the soil about two centimeters deep, first sawing off the hard shell of the seed and removing the fleshy soft one. Water the soil.
Cover the cup with plastic to create a miniature greenhouse.
Place containers in a warm place. Ventilate the soil once a day and water it constantly to keep it moist at all times.
Wait. It can take several months to germinate, so be patient.

Growing from shoots

During the growing season (preferably in May), carefully cut off a young shoot on the side with a knife no more than 25 centimeters high (the higher one will take longer to root). Pour palm soil into the pot and place the scion in it. Place the plant in a warm place, water it abundantly, and spray it constantly. After rooting and the beginning of growth, you can put the palm in a warm, ventilated room.

How to care for a plant?

The content of such an original plant will depend on the specific species, but there are still some general important points.

Appropriate place

Placing a palm tree requires a well-lit place, so it is best to place it near a window. But other plants should not be nearby, they can block the light and reduce the amount of oxygen, and this is very harmful.

From May to August, the plant can be kept outdoors, and brought home for the winter.

Correct capacity

The pot must, first of all, fit in size. So, seedlings should be placed in containers with a volume of about 200-300 ml.The grown shoot must be transplanted into a pot with a volume of about 0.5 liters. Thus, each next planter should be about a third larger than the previous one. You should not buy a pot "for growth", then the plant may not receive the required amount of nutrients from the soil. At small sizes, the roots will be cramped.

Pay attention to the material, shape, and even color of the pot. So, its height must necessarily be greater than the diameter, that is, small containers are not suitable, since the roots grow not only to the sides, but also downward. There must be a drain hole in the bottom.

As for the material, you should choose ceramic or plastic. But since ceramics absorb moisture, watering will have to be done more often. The color should be light, since dark can heat both the container and the earthen lump, which is unacceptable.

The soil

For growing such a plant, a special soil for palm trees is suitable. You can replace it with a mixture consisting of two parts of leafy earth, three parts of humus, part of river sand and three parts of turf. Be sure to place a drain on the bottom of the pot.

Lighting

There should be sufficient lighting, but some types of palm trees do not tolerate direct sunlight, so it is better to block the window with light curtains or blinds.

Humidity

The air humidity should be high.

How to water?

Watering should be sufficient and regular. The soil should be moist, but do not allow moisture to stagnate. It is advisable to use settled water at room temperature, but not cold.

Also, palm care includes spraying the leaves and wiping them with a damp cloth. It is advisable to spray the plant every day with settled water. You can wipe the palm tree once or twice a week and without cleaning products!

Transfer

The palm tree should be transplanted every two to three years as it grows (up to three years, the transplant should be carried out annually, since active growth is observed during this period). Avoid exposing the roots and move the plant along with the soil, replacing only its top layer. To avoid damaging the root system, you can break or cut the pot.

Top dressing

Adult plants should be fed during the growing season. It is advisable to apply fertilizers after impregnation of the earthen coma. Compositions for ordinary indoor flowers are used.

Useful Tips

Recommendations:

Avoid drafts.
Do not cut off the upper shoots, otherwise the palm tree will simply die, because the growing point is at the top.
Avoid hypothermia. In cold weather, it is better to lift the pot off the floor onto a chair.

May your palm be healthy, grow quickly and always make you happy!

Do you want to create a uniquely beautiful exposition? Grow a tree plant. For those who have such a desire, a date palm from a stone at home is the best option.

Growing at home

To grow a date palm, you have to be patient. It grows slowly and, unfortunately, will not bear fruit at home. For this, its height must be at least 15 m. But this is not necessary. Even without fruit, an attractive plant with huge fans of leaves will decorate any interior. This will require a lot of space and light.

How to germinate a date bone?

Any plant starts with a seed. The date palm is no exception. There is no need to look specifically for its seeds - you can buy dates at any grocery store. There is no point in planting date palm seeds that are not germinated. Most likely, they simply will not rise or the process will drag on for a very long time.

So, we germinate:

choose bones from dates bought in the store;
we inspect them for damage, traces of mold or insects, we reject all non-standard ones;
soak in clean water for a day to remove the remnants of the pulp, changing it several times, the pulp contains substances that inhibit seed germination;
we wash the bones;
wake up the seed for 48 hours in a thermos with slightly warmed melt water with the addition of a few grains of humate;
put in a container with a damp loose material: vermicult, hydrogel, crushed and sterilized sphagnum moss, placing all this in a plastic bag;
for germination of seeds, a temperature of about 35 degrees is needed - a place near a heating radiator is ideal;
germination lasts from 2 to 3 months, and all this time it is necessary to monitor the moisture content of the substrate and remove the condensation formed on the film.

As soon as the sharp little sprouts appeared, it was time to move the bones into the ground.

Ground requirement

The best soil for both young palms and grown plants is the palm substrate.

If it is not possible to purchase it, prepare the soil of the following composition:

sod land;
peat;
sand.

All components are taken in equal parts. You can add a little steamed moss or hardwood sawdust for looseness. At this stage, a pot 10 or 12 cm high is enough for the plant. There should be drainage at the bottom of the pot.

Landing rules

There is no consensus among flower growers here. Most believe that the bone should be stuck vertically so that there is a 1 cm layer of soil above it.But there is an opinion that seeds laid in pots horizontally with a seam down and covered with a layer of soil 2 cm thick will germinate better. hassle is not worth it. Their germination is not very good, so it is easier to plant several seeds in two pots in different ways and see which one is more effective. You will have to be patient while waiting for the shoots. Germination can take up to 5 months. All this time, a plastic bag should be put on the pot, which should be removed for ventilation. The soil is sprayed from a spray bottle to maintain its moisture content. The pots should be kept at temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees. They do not need light at this time.

How to care for a palm tree at home?

To grow a date palm from a stone, it is not enough to plant it, you need to properly care for newly emerged seedlings and adult plants. This tree is very sensitive to any errors in care, to which it responds with poor health. Young, newly hatched sprouts especially need attention. They grow very quickly, which is not surprising - after all, this is a tree. Its vigor is much higher than that of herbaceous plants. Only after the opening of the first leaf does the growth rate slow down. The first leaves are completely unlike palm leaves, they are linear with clearly visible longitudinal grooves. Then they will split into segments that make up amazingly beautiful fans.

At the beginning of growth, the palm tree needs a lot of light, so the pots are placed on the lightest window. The air temperature for young plants should not drop below 20 degrees. In winter, you can insulate the window sill from the bottom so that the cold air does not lower the soil temperature in the pot.

If several plants have sprouted in the pot, each will need an individual container for growth.

Transplant soil needs the following composition:

humus - 4 parts;
peat - 1 part;
turf and leafy land, sand - 2 parts each.

It is good to add crushed charcoal to the mixture. Transplanting into individual pots with a diameter of about 15 cm is carried out when the first sheet has a length of 15 cm. Drainage should consist of expanded clay with an admixture of charcoal. Its thickness is about 2 cm.

If possible, the palm tree should spend in the fresh air in summer. Such a "summer vacation" will benefit the tree.

The main conditions for keeping a date palm in a room:

maximum illumination, but with diffused light; this tree in its homeland withstands the scorching rays of the sun without damage to health, in the room they can cause burns on the leaves; even in winter, the daylight hours for a plant should not be less than 12 hours; it is extended by lighting with phytolamps.

For the symmetrical development of the crown, every 14 days the pot with the plant is turned 180 degrees.

air humidity about 50%;
air temperature in summer - from 20 to 25 degrees, in winter it is reduced to 16 degrees in order to slow down the metabolism in plant tissues in conditions of lack of lighting;
planting and transplanting into soil for date palms, which has a neutral or slightly acidic reaction;
mandatory drainage;
daily ventilation of the room;
timely correct feeding and watering.

How to water properly?

The watering schedule and the amount of water directly depend on the season. In the summer they water it so that the earthy clod does not dry out - from 3 to 4 times a week. During the period of forced dormancy from watering to watering, the earthen lump should dry out slightly. It is enough to moisturize the palm 1-2 times a week. Overflow is harmful, therefore, excess water from the sump must be poured out half an hour after the soil has been moistened. Special attention is paid to the quality of irrigation water. Ideally, it should be thawed or clean rain, soft with a minimum amount of salt. The water temperature is about 33 degrees.

The plant responds well to spraying with warm soft water, especially in summer. He will also need sanitary procedures - wiping the leaves with a damp cloth, followed by drying with a dry cloth. Plants can be given a warm shower once a month, but the potted soil should be covered to prevent it from getting wet.

Top dressing and fertilization

In the season of active growth - in spring and summer, the tree is fed with complex fertilizer for palm trees every 14 days. In winter, the intensity of dressing is reduced by 2-3 times.

The palm tree responds very well to foliar dressing. They are made with the same fertilizer, but its concentration in the solution is reduced by 10 times. The frequency of dressings is from 3 to 1 times a month, depending on the strength of the plant's growth.

Plant transplant

The best time to transplant a palm tree is April. Young plants need this operation every year. After 5 years, the transplant is practiced every 2-3 years, and in plants over 10 years old, the top layer of the substrate is simply changed. The palm tree itself will tell you that it needs a new pot - roots will appear in the old one from the drainage hole.

They are thick at the palm, but fragile. She is extremely negative about their damage. For her, a transplant is a lot of stress, you need to do it carefully, preserving the earthen lump as much as possible.

The pot is chosen high, each transplant is increased by 3-4 cm in diameter. Drainage must be placed on the bottom of the pot. The soil is prepared in the same way as for planting young plants.

The date palm is transplanted only by the transshipment method, without exposing the roots.

If this does happen, you will have to cut off some of the leaves in order to maintain a balance between the underground and aboveground parts. Even in not old plants, you can replace the top layer of the soil - there will be more nutrition for the palm tree. This procedure is carried out every six months.

Reproduction

The date palm reproduces by seeds. In some species, shoots may appear. These include the date of Robelen.

If the daughter plant has developed roots, it can be separated.

With a sharp knife, cut off the baby as close to the trunk as possible without damaging it.
We transplant the cut into the soil for palm trees, acting in the same way as when transplanting an adult plant.
At first, you will have to put a plastic bag on a pot with a young palm tree so that it takes root better.

Do not forget to spray the young plant more often.

Date palm pests and diseases

A date palm that spends the summer outdoors may acquire a spider mite, scale insect, or mealybug. But even if the plant is constantly kept indoors, pests still appear. Insecticides, for example, Actellik, will help to cope with them. It is only advisable to process the plant with it in the open air. As a preventive measure, a monthly warm shower with washing the leaves with soapy water is good. But the soil in the pot must be protected from it.

The main diseases of the palm are pink rot and mottling. Plants weakened by poor care usually get sick. Control measures - fungicides, but not containing copper: Mancozeb, Ridomil.

Possible growing problems

The palm tree is very sensitive to the observance of all care rules.When deviating from them, the leaves are the first to suffer.

The tips of the leaves dry out - the air is too dry, you need to spray the plants more often.
Leaves turn yellow - lack of moisture, you need to water more often.
Leaves darken - waterlogging, reduce the amount of watering.
The date palm stops growing - it's too cold indoors. At temperatures below 16 degrees, the roots function poorly, practically not absorbing nutrients. Another reason may be the high acidity of the soil. It acidifies when watered with hard water. Such a plant will have to be transplanted.

In general, caring for an indoor giant is not so difficult. Palms are very responsive to care and will delight the grower with good growth and a healthy look.

The palm family is particularly attractive. These graceful evergreens are found in the collections of almost all amateur flower growers. Especially valuable are those specimens that were grown with their own hands from seeds.

Varieties of palm trees for home cultivation

This is not to say that growing a palm tree from seed is an easy and not laborious process. But if we take into account the experience accumulated by more than one generation of flower growers, then we can safely say that it is not only possible to grow a palm tree from a seed, but it is quite realistic.

Types of palm trees that are recommended to be used as indoor culture:

ropalostilis - its feathery leaves are slightly curved;
Weddel coconut is the most resistant indoor dwarf crop;
tricarpus - has a high, with brown fibers, a trunk and long-petiolate leaves in the form of a fan;
chamedorea - multi-stemmed dwarf with panicles of small flowers;
date - a luxurious palm tree with spreading feathery leaves;
hamerops is a low, short-stemmed palm tree with numerous offspring.

Stages of growing a palm tree

Even for a grower with extensive experience, it is sometimes difficult to grow a palm tree from seeds. This is due to the germination of seeds. The more time has passed since their collection, the less chance that the seed will germinate, or the process of waiting for seedlings will last an agonizingly long time. If a fresh seed germinates somewhere in a month, then a stale seed can "wake up" in 3-5 months. It's good if you are patient and the germinated seed, even after six months, take it for granted. The following tips will help you grow a palm tree at home.

Seed preparation

Absolutely all palm seeds have a very hard shell. Therefore, they are slightly filed to help the shell open up and release the sprout outward. Then the seeds are soaked in warm water (about 35 ° C) for 3-4 days and sown.

Sowing soil

You can simply use leafy soil for planting or mix it with peat and sawdust. Such a three-component base will create a kind of heating (+25 .. + 30 ° C), which will have a positive effect on germination.

Sowing

It is best to use the usual time that all amateur flower growers use - the end of winter. To do this, in pots, no more than 15 cm high:

holes are made to allow excess water to drain;
place a drainage from chipped bricks or large pebbles;
pour soil;
seeds are planted (the planting depth should not exceed 3 cm, and the distance between them should not be less than 4 cm);
cover with a glass plate on top.

Since the temperature at which it is recommended to germinate seeds is quite high and is + 28 ... + 30 ° C for tropical palms, and + 22 ... + 25 ° C for subtropical palms, then watering must be carried out daily. In the best case, the first seedling will hatch in a month. But this is rare and it takes several months to wait.

Seedlings are subject to transplant, the size of which will reach 10-15 cm in height. A mixture of sand and humus earth in a ratio of 1: 3 is used as a soil for transplanting.

Palm tree care

Palms are thermophilic plants, therefore they need both warmth and light, but without drafts and direct sunlight. Abundant watering is recommended in spring and summer.There should always be water on the pallet. Spraying and wiping the leaves with a damp sponge should be done regularly.

In winter and autumn, abundant watering is changed to moderate to give the palm tree a rest. The leaves are cut off only when the petiole dries up. The pot for a plant transplant, which is carried out every 4 years, should be deep, but not wide.

Recommended by an amateur florist

To grow a palm like a hamerops, it is recommended that you sand each seed. Moreover, the paper should be quite rough. At the next stage, the seeds must be soaked in Kornevin for no more than a day. A special soil is used for planting, designed for the cultivation of palm trees. This species is very unpretentious and, with proper care, grows to the ceiling and is not afraid of airing the room even in the cold season.

Palm is an exotic house plant

Dreaming of a corner of the tropics on your windowsill? Exotic? Then, get an indoor palm tree. And the World without Harm will tell you how to care for such an exotic indoor plant ...

Which palms do not grow at home

Before we get down to specific tips and tricks on how to care for a palm tree at home, let's decide which such plants should not be kept indoors. And, no matter how hard we try - to create comfortable conditions for them to grow in the conditions of an ordinary apartment - we are unlikely to succeed. The point is that

such palms need special maximum lighting, and throughout the entire daylight hours, and this should be direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity.

It is not possible to create such a microclimate on the windowsill. Therefore, in order not to torment the plant, and not to disappoint yourself, you should not start the following types of palms at home: Bismarkia noble, Brahea, Archontophoenix cumminghaniana (King Palms), Pinangas and Cyrtostachys, most Licualas, Syagrus romanofskiana (Queen Palms), Verschefeltia species , Ravenea rivularis, Genomonas ...

If you can create comfortable and right conditions for growth and development for such plants, go for it, and these exotic guests will delight you with their exuberant growth.
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What soil is suitable for growing a palm tree at home

In order for the plant to grow and develop, you need to provide it with a sufficient level of waterproof and breathable soil mixture - a special earth extract. In other words, the soil should be such that, after watering the palm tree, excess moisture can drain freely through special drainage holes in a few minutes after you water the plant, while the retention of such moisture in the soil will lead to decay of the roots and your indoor flower can perish. Also, you should understand that palm trees - although they are unpretentious plants to care for, but they have a special attitude to the soil in which they grow, therefore, transplanting from one pot to another, changing soil - they are quite traumatic. That's why,

if you are going to transplant a palm tree - in no case try to free its roots from the earthy coma around them - this way you can damage the root system and the plant will not take root in a new pot.

Also, it is worth remembering that the longer an indoor flower grows in one pot without replacing the soil, the more intense the processes of changing the acidity of such soil, well, since the palm tree does not like transplantation, the maximum you can do in order not to severely injure the plant is replace the topsoil with a special earthy extract that is intended for growing palm trees - you can buy it at a flower shop.
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How to properly water a palm tree and what kind of water

Try not to water your plant with hard water (from the tap), but choose soft and purified (rain can be used) water for watering. If you ignore this recommendation, the soil mixture in which the palm tree will grow will be saturated with salts, and this will negatively affect the "nutrition" of the plant, it will become weak, the leaves will begin to turn yellow.

As for the temperature of the water for irrigation, in no case should it be lower than the effective temperature in the room where the palm tree grows, remember this, otherwise your tropical guest will start to get sick. Watering the palm tree itself can be conditionally divided into 3 types: without drying the earthen coma, with a little drying of such an earthen extract and with strong drying of the contents of the flower pot. The last watering option should not be too frequent, as the roots of the plant can begin to rot.

How much water to water the palm tree? Fortunately, you are dealing with a "smart" plant, therefore, it has the ability to regulate the processes of water consumption, therefore, you just need to observe the regularity of watering, and with the rest - your palm tree will figure it out on its own. She will release excess moisture through the drainage hole in the pot (it must be). And, here it will draw a lack of moisture, though not from the amount of water for irrigation, but from the frequency and regularity of irrigation.
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The optimal moisture indicator for a palm tree and lighting features

Since palms are tropical plants, and in the tropics, despite the high temperatures - a high indicator of humidity, it can show itself in all its glory if you provide it with a high indicator of humidity. True, in the conditions of apartments - this is not easy to achieve, however, it is possible to increase the humidity exclusively for a room palm tree if

place a special container with water next to the plant, use a humidifier, spray the plant (especially in the heat) with distilled or rain water.

In no case do not spray the palm leaves with ordinary tap water - a white coating will form on them and the flower will start to ache. Also, do not spray palm leaves in autumn, winter and spring, otherwise the plant, in the absence of conditions for the evaporation of such moisture, may get sick with a fungus. You should also not arrange such water procedures for a palm tree if the plant is in the shade, or it is a cloudy day outside ...

As for lighting - then, palm trees love light, however, how much such light should be - here you need to take into account the appearance of the plant itself.
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How to care for palm leaves

Healthy green leaves - an indicator of the health of a palm tree

If you did not know, then periodically it is necessary to prune the leaves, however, the correct pruning of such leaves, first of all, depends on the type of your palm tree. The leaves themselves must be periodically washed with warm water or wiped with a damp cloth in order to collect dust from them.

Can special chemical cleaners be used to clean the leaves? Experienced palm "breeders" argue that this is not worth doing, because an exotic guest is very sensitive to chemical components and instead of benefit, you harm the plant, and its leaves will begin to turn yellow and hurt ...
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How and what to fertilize a palm tree

If we consider a palm tree as a tree, then this plant can use limited resources for its development. However, if you do not provide the plant with proper maintenance conditions - you do not follow the recommendations regarding soil, watering, moisture, then as a result of growth retardation and an uncomfortable habitat, the palm tree will begin to experience a deficiency of vitamins and microelements. And then you have to "feed" her. However, depending on the type of palm tree and on the condition of the plant, it is necessary to regulate both the amount and composition of such feeding. Also, it is worth knowing that you can "feed" not only the soil, but also the roots of the palm tree itself, and this must be done at least 1 time per month.
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Diseases and pests of the decorative palm

Sometimes, in some sources, one can find such information as "as a result of a lack of moisture, a spider mite may appear on a palm tree."However, if you think about the wording itself, then, in fact, there is no connection between humidity and the appearance of a spider mite. So, either there is a pest or not, just under favorable conditions for its development, it manifests itself in all its glory. Therefore, do not be lazy, when buying a palm tree, carefully examine all the leaves of the plant - after all, a guest from the tropics can have parasites and mites that will not only destroy it, but also harm other plants in your house. When you brought a palm tree home, create quarantine conditions for it and do not rush to surround it with your home flowers. If the plant looks healthy and is so - remove the quarantine and equip a place for a palm tree for permanent residence. By the way, as practice and experience show,

plants bought from hands or brought from tourist trips almost always require subsequent control of pests that live on their leaves ...

Now, as for palm diseases, they can be conditionally divided into 3 types - bacterial, fungal and physiological. And, if diseases of a physiological nature are still amenable to self-medication, then with fungal and bacterial infections the situation is more difficult - they are difficult to identify, they are difficult to treat, not all drugs help, most of these drugs pose a threat to human life and health, the likelihood of becoming infected other plants - very large ...
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How to choose a pot for a palm tree

Choose a pot that matches the size of a palm tree

The palm tree, despite the fact that in this case it is a houseplant, it grows very quickly, therefore, get ready for the fact that every 2-4 years, you will have to, as it does not like it, still transplant it into a larger container. Therefore, buying expensive pots is not entirely appropriate, because, after a few years, you will have to replace them. In addition, when choosing a pot for a palm tree - choose it so that in the future you can easily get the root of a palm tree with an earthen clod from there, and at the same time not damage the root system of the plant, therefore, it is better to choose a plastic container - you can cut without much difficulty, whereas in the case of a ceramic pot, you have to break it, which is not entirely safe for you and for your floral exoticism.

Also, as for ceramic pots, although they look prettier than plastic ones, the earthy clod dries out faster in them, therefore, in such a ceramic pot, especially if the inside of the ceramics is not covered with glaze, you will have to water your palm more often.

As for the color of the pot, it is better to choose light shades, but if you are a supporter of the dark color of the pots, then you will need to place it in a pots of light color - then the roots of the palm tree will not overheat.

Do not forget about the special drainage holes at the bottom of the pot - without them moisture will accumulate and the roots of the plant will begin to rot.

Well, regarding the size of the pot, small plants cannot be planted in large containers. So, for a small sprout, a pot with a capacity of 200 milliliters is suitable, then 400 milliliters and 500 ... All subsequent plant transplants should increase the volume of the pot by no more than 25-30%.

Why can't you plant a small flower in a large pot (after all, this way you will prevent subsequent plant transplants and relieve the flower itself from stress)? A plant in such a pot will most likely die, since the root system will begin to rot from the excess of moisture. Well, if it turns out to be in too small a pot, then it will stop developing ...
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Video on how to grow a date palm at home:

Despite the fact that there are many nuances and features of caring for a home palm tree - if you figure it all out, there is nothing complicated about it, and your indoor exotic will grow into a real beauty!

Olga Shevtsova, World Without Harm

The content of the palm tree is influenced, first of all, by the place of its origin. But there are rules common to all palms..

Firstly, these trees love rooms with good lighting, but cannot tolerate direct sunlight. A curtain or blinds are sufficient for protection.
Secondly, palms are terribly afraid of drafts. Therefore, try not to let fresh air from the open window enter the sissies.
Thirdly, the roots of these trees are very sensitive to cold. A pot, even with a large plant, is not recommended to be placed on a cold windowsill or on marble floor tiles.
Fourth, all palms, even those originally from deserts, are hygrophilous, so in summer they need to be watered almost daily, in winter - moderate watering. But for all their love for water, palm trees cannot stand overflow.
Fifth, all arecaceae need to be regularly sprayed, especially in winter in heated rooms. Use warm water, spray the leaves on both sides.
Sixth, another feature common to all palms. The growth point for palms is at the top of the stem, and if you cut the stem there, the palm will die.

Reproduction

Palms can be propagated by seed, but it is quite difficult. Also, seeds lose their germination quickly, so try to buy fresh seeds. Sowing is best in late winter or early spring. Before sowing, large seeds with a hard shell are carefully filed (do not damage the seed) and left to soak in warm water at 30-35 ° C for 2-4 days... For seedlings, choose pots no more than 15 cm in height so that the roots do not grow very long. At the bottom of the pot, put drainage from shards (brick chips), a mixture of river sand and expanded clay.

Coconut palm

Then a soil mixture is added, which consists of 1 part turf and 3 parts coarse sand. We put clean river sand on top with a layer of four centimeters and already in it we plant seeds to a depth of 2-3 cm with a distance of 3-3.5 cm. From above it is advisable to cover the seedlings with moss. Water the crops daily with water at room temperature. Palm trees sprout slowly, on average after 20-30 days.

When the first leaf appears, the plant is transplanted into small pots. At the same time, 3 parts of turf, 3 parts of humus, 2 parts of leafy soil and 1 part of sand are laid (you can buy ready-made soil mixture for palm trees in the store). Drainage is again put on the bottom. If the root is long, it is not cut off, but rolled up in a spiral and covered with earth, leaving the rest of the seed (it will provide the plant with nutrition). The soil is compacted and watered abundantly. The pot is placed in a dark and warm place, avoiding direct sunlight. The first two weeks are watered sparingly after two to three days, then every day or every other day. Keep the air temperature even throughout the year for the "young".

Fertilization and feeding

Palm trees are not fed during dormancy... The fact that the plant is in the fresh air also affects. If you keep your palm from May to August on the balcony, terrace, in the garden, then you need to fertilize weekly, if indoors - after two weeks. Top dressing should be carried out only after thoroughly impregnating the earthen clod with water. From fertilizers for palms are suitable "Ideal", "Giant" and others.