Home-grown palm trees

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:

1. Pinnate (for example: coconut, hovea, date);
2. 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:

1. Interesting Facts
2. Basic conditions for growing palm houses
3. Transfer
4. Growing a date palm from seed
5. Preparatory work, planting and transplanting a plant
6. 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 normal plant growth include:

• A 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 cleanse 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:

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:

1. choose bones from dates bought in the store;
2. we inspect them for damage, traces of mold or insects, we reject all non-standard ones;
3. 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;
4. we wash the bones;
5. wake up the seed for 48 hours in a thermos with slightly warmed melt water with the addition of a few grains of humate;
6. put in a container with a damp loose material: vermicult, hydrogel, crushed and sterilized sphagnum moss, placing all this in a plastic bag;
7. to germinate seeds, a temperature of about 35 degrees is needed - a place near a heating radiator is ideal;
8. 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 condensate 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 the 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 fall 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;
• sod 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 can withstand 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 insufficient 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.

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. Therefore,

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 high temperatures, there is 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 palm leaves with ordinary hard 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 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 are 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 once a 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 not 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

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Palm trees are monocotyledonous woody plants, have a trunk without branches, and are native to tropical and subtropical regions. Palm trees perform a decorative function, its various parts are used as food, building material, raw materials for the production of all kinds of things. The question of how to grow a palm tree is solved simply if you follow certain requirements and provide the plant with proper care.

Sabal - a palm tree for growing at home

What are the plants

There are about 200 genera and 3000 species in the palm family, which differ from each other in appearance and size. Some of them can only grow in natural conditions, some palm trees live in city apartments.There are palms that feel comfortable outside even in winter, they are successfully grown in suburban areas. The thickest trunk of the yubei, it is about 1 m, vines as such have no trunk, only creeping leaves. Under natural conditions, the height of a palm tree can reach 12 meters. The leaves of plants are of two types: fan and feathery.

Among the palm trees are distinguished:

• coconut tree;
• date palm;
• rape;
• hovea;
• liviston;
• chamedorea;
• sabal.

How to grow a palm tree from seeds

This is the most common way of plant propagation. You can successfully grow a palm tree from seeds if certain conditions are met:

1. Take dry, high-quality seeds bought in a specialized store or picked directly from the tree, check that all seeds are ripe.
2. To clean the seeds, soak them for a day in warm water, which must be constantly changed.
3. Open the thick skin so that air can flow to the embryo.
4. For germination, soak the seeds for a day, before planting, you can treat the seeds with a fungicide.
5. Prepare dishes for sowing.
6. Prepare a mixture for sowing from turf, humus, sand, garden soil.
7. Place one seed correctly in one container, at the bottom of which there must be a hole and drainage. Cover with foil to create a greenhouse effect. The depth of the seed in the ground and the temperature in the room depend on the type of palm tree.
8. The sprouts need to be provided with optimal humidity, access to fresh air and sunlight.
9. When the sprouts are up to 2 cm long, they can be transplanted and the necessary care provided.

Quality palm seeds germinate well

How to grow a palm tree by dividing a bush

In this way, chamedorea, hamerops, cariota reproduce. The main condition is that the bush of the plant must be branched. The best time for this operation is May. From the tree, you need to be careful so as not to damage, cut off the shoot with a length of at least 25 cm.

Place the scion in a special soil mixture for palm trees or soil of the same composition as used for seed propagation. A greenhouse can be made over a container with a sprout in a dark place.

A growing palm tree needs to be watered regularly. The flower will appear in about a month, and after three months it can be transplanted into another pot, remembering to properly care for it.

Favorable conditions for the plant

Care depends on the species. It should be remembered that the palm is a plant from the tropics. Caring for your home plants is different from caring for your garden plants. Below we will talk about the palms grown at home.

Appropriate place

The room should be spacious to accommodate the overgrown tree. It is better when the windows face south, especially for young plants. The pot should not be in a corner in a cold place or on a cold windowsill. The plant must be protected from drafts.

Correct capacity

The pots need to be changed every 2-3 years, increasing its size by 1/3. When choosing a pot, you need to take into account the characteristics of the material from which it is made, it can be ceramics or plastic. The diameter of the container should not exceed its height, the color of the container should be light in order to avoid possible overheating in hot weather. The pot must have a pallet.

The soil

The soil in the pot must be loosened so that it can pass moisture unhindered, otherwise the plant may die. When replanting a palm tree, you need to save an earthen lump, it is only possible to change the top layer of the soil. The acidity of the earth should not change.

Lighting

The plant needs diffused light, it should be in the light zone for 2/3 days. In the summer season, the plant must be protected from direct sunlight, and in winter it is permissible to put it on the windowsill. This rule applies especially to young flowers.

Humidity

Dry air is contraindicated for palm trees; several methods are used to humidify the air:

• spraying a plant from a spray bottle;
• wiping the leaves with a damp cloth;
• installation of a humidifier in the room;
• placing a container with water near the pot.

How to water

Watering the plant is better with soft water at room temperature: settled or rainwater. Watering should take into account the type of plant, temperature, season. The colder it is in the room, the less often you need to water.

Daily watering is possible in summer. The tree itself can regulate the moisture level by means of a drainage hole.

Transfer

A young flower (up to three years old) is transplanted annually, after three years, once every 2 years. Transplanting needs to be done in the spring, before that it is necessary to cut off dry and yellow leaves. After transplanting, the plant should be watered with care within two weeks.

A young plant is transplanted annually

Top dressing

Even proper care cannot always give the plant a blooming appearance; additional feeding is needed. When it is actively growing, you can give it organic fertilizers, at other times - mineral fertilizers (once every two weeks). In winter, you can do without fertilization.

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