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Cultivation methods and precautions of palm bamboo

Hank Schrader
2020-08-31 11:00:03
Soil: Culture dwarf palm bamboo as far as possible to use fertile and drainage good acid soil. Watering: appropriate amount of water shall be used. There shall be no ponding in the basin soil. Just keep it moist. Fertilization: in the stage of vigorous growth, the fertilizer is applied once a half month, and thin fertilizer is applied frequently. Light: don't let it be in direct sunlight. In addition, the dead leaves and diseased leaves should be pruned in time during the growth period.

Soil requirements

The soil for planting palm bamboo can be selected as saprophytic soil + garden soil + river sand and mixed evenly. When planting, add a proper amount of base fertilizer to the soil, and use a clay pot to make the flowerpot.

Lighting requirements

Palm bamboo is a southern plant, which should be maintained in a warm, humid, ventilated and shaded environment. On weekdays, do not let the sun direct, otherwise it will cause yellow leaves, you should put the flowerpot in the shade of the tree. The growth of palm bamboo is slow, especially in summer when the sun is strong, the shade is more than 50%.

Illumination Requirement of Palm Bamboo

Watering method

In summer, the temperature is high, and the soil is easy to dry. Water once in the morning and once in the evening, and spray water on the leaf surface.

Don't water too often in spring and autumn, just keep the basin soil moist, and ensure that the basin soil doesn't accumulate water. Standing water can lead to rotten roots.

Control watering properly in winter, as long as it is not dry to explode, do not water. Try to add water at noon on a sunny day.

Fertilization method

In the spring and Autumn period, three to four weeks, a mature liquid fertilizer was applied to promote the growth of the plant.

In summer, thin fertilizer is frequently applied, and a small amount of ferrous sulfate is added to the fertilizer to make the leaves green. Apply fertilizer once or twice a month.

In May, Paclobutrazol can be irrigated to effectively control plant height and make it short and strong.

Illumination Requirement of Palm Bamboo

Pruning and turning Basin

The pruning of palm bamboo is very simple, which is mainly to cut off the withered and yellow leaves, so that there is a sense of hierarchy between the branches.

Once every two years, the new plants can be divided properly. The time of turning basin is generally from March to April every year. Part of the old soil is replaced and planted after disinfection.

Precautions

During the growth period, water should be often sprayed on the leaves of plants, which is suitable for potting.

The amount of fertilizer to be applied each time is less and the times are more. Mainly organic fertilizer, micro fertilizer as auxiliary.

Palm bamboo needs a lot of water. When watering, remember to drench it from the growth point of palm bamboo, let the water flow from top to bottom to the root, and keep the humidity in the basin.

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