Coconuts in wine bottles like a high temperature and sunny growth environment, and the winter temperature shall not be lower than 10 ℃. Bottle coconut grows fast in the high temperature and half shade environment, avoiding direct sunlight. Under the hot sun, its leaf color will turn pale or yellow, and produce scorched leaves and black spots, which seriously reduces the ornamental value. It is more shade resistant. The shade degree in summer and autumn is usually about 60%. The winter and Spring Festival should give a brighter scattering light.
During the growing period, watering is better than drying, and the basin soil is often kept wet. If the soil is too dry, it will lead to the withering and scorching of the leaf tip, which will reduce the ornamental value. At the same time, too much water should be avoided, otherwise, it is easy to cause leaf rot, lead to the occurrence of black spot, and even cause leaf yellow and death. Water is sprinkled 2-3 times a day in summer. Spray water should also be sprayed around the plant regularly to improve air humidity in the growing environment, promote plant growth and keep the leaves dark green and shiny. In winter, the amount of water should be reduced to facilitate the winter.
During the growth period of bottle coconut, it is necessary to apply fertilizer regularly, which can be applied once a month. At the end of autumn, it is also necessary to apply potassium fertilizer once more, so as to improve the cold tolerance of the plant.
The suitable soil for cultivation is loam or sandy loam which is rich in humus and has good drainage and air permeability.
The growth of bottle coconut is slow, so it is afraid of transplanting. It is suitable to choose nutrition bag or flower pot with good air permeability when sowing. After planting, it is necessary to shade and moisturize the soil until the new root grows. During the period of vigorous growth in summer and autumn, it is necessary to keep the soil moist.
Bottle coconut is easy to cause red spider mite damage in plum rain season, so it can be spray killed with trichlorfon or dichlorvos.
