Indoor flower "palm": description, features of care and reproduction

The "palm" flower is a very popular means of decorating any room. He "came" to us from the tropical regions and was adapted to care and cultivation at home. The name indicates that the palm-like flower has a complete similarity with its counterpart in the natural environment. Having such a plant in your room, you will feel that you are in a tropical paradise. In order for the flower to please you with its appearance, it is necessary to know the rules of caring for it.

general description

To begin with, it is necessary to understand that a flower like a palm tree can grow quite high. In natural conditions a tree can reach fifteen meters in height with a two-meter-long crown in diameter. As for the houseplant, there is no such growth. But still, you need to consider this parameter when choosing a view. If the size of the room does not allow, then you should not choose a large type of flower. Speaking about the characteristics of care, it is worth mentioning the main problem of this plant - drafts. They can cause a flower disease and even lead to death. Other factors affect the type of plant.

Types of palm trees

The names of flowers - "palm trees" are very different. But behind each of them there is a special appearance and growing conditions. Consider in a nutshell some of the most popular varieties:

1. BRAYA. Very popular among the population due to its unpretentious character and beautiful lush crown. The saturated green color of the leaves takes you directly to the tropics. It grows quickly and adapts to small frosts.
2. Butia. With its external beauty, the flower is very capricious. The plant does not like dry land, too moist soil. It requires constant irrigation and requires careful care.
3. Washington. Lover of sunlight. Has a large crown and requires a lot of space. Can not stand the stagnation of water.
4. Gioforba. A medium-sized plant that requires lighting, heat and constant irrigation with lime water.
5. Hamedoraea. An unpretentious variety. The second name of the flower is a reed palm.
6. Cariota. A small plant that can bloom annually. Large leaves attract eyes with their unusual shape.
7. Goveya. An unpretentious character and beautiful appearance makes it very attractive for florists.
8. Date palm. A beautiful crown with pinnate leaves will decorate any room.

Features of care

The flower "palm" requires proper care. Do not underestimate the importance of your attention to the plant. Even the most unpretentious species require basic care. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the advice of specialists. So, the indoor flower "palm", whose name reflects its appearance, needs the following activities:

• Temperature regime. The average indicators at which he will be comfortable, range from sixteen to twenty-two degrees. Some species can tolerate lower temperatures: up to 8 ºC.
• Irrigation regime. Water the palm as much as the soil requires. Do not let the earth dry out. In the spring and summer periods we water more often, in winter - less often. Continuous irrigation helps maintain the necessary humidity. Every day spraying is not necessary. It is enough to do this twice a week in a hot period. In winter, enough once a month. It is also allowed to wash the leaves with a soft sponge. The water must be stationary at the same time.
• Lighting mode. By its nature, the flower loves light, but at the same time he does not like direct sunlight. This leads to burns of deciduous cover and harms the plant. Make sure that the place is well lit, but there must be no draft. No kind of palm trees can tolerate it.
• Priming. It is recommended to purchase one that suits your particular type of palm. If you want to make a mixture yourself, then the ratio should be: leaf earth, humus, sand - 2: 1: 0.2.

Transplant and reproduction

The "palm" flower, care of which is described here, also needs a transplant. While the plant is young, the procedure should be carried out annually. Then - every three years. When transplanting to the ground, you need to add turf and shavings (three kilograms per 1 m ^{3 of the} total mass of the soil). Be attentive to the process, as it is very important not to damage the root system. Examine it and remove all rotten or dry parts.

Take such pots for planting so that they are high enough. The palm should stand firm. After you have transplanted the flower, cover the top of the soil with moss, so that the land does not dry out. The plant reproduces both as seeds and as outgrowths. Manipulation is very easy. Seeds need to be sown in a pot with sand and sawdust. Take care of the drainage. Each type of palm tree has its own germination period. It varies from nine days to six months.

Top dressing

The flower "palm", like other plants, needs timely replenishment. It is recommended that you purchase the remedy intended for this purpose and act in accordance with the instructions. In winter, you need to feed once every twenty days, and in the summer - once every ten days. After the procedure, it is necessary to loosen the earth to give oxygen free access to the root system.

Possible problems

A home-grown "palm tree" can have some problems you need to know about:

• Leaflets begin to turn yellow - too rare watering of the plant, the soil has dried up.
• The appearance of brown tips at the leaves - a lack of moisture in the air, a weak watering, the plant touches something cold, a draft.
• Dark spots on the surface of the leaves are the use of water that has not settled, too frequent watering and stagnant water in the pot.
• The leaves have acquired a dark brownish hue - either this is the natural dying out of old foliage, or too frequent watering.

Pests

Like all plants, the flower "palm" is periodically attacked by pests. Among the most frequent guests:

1. Shchitovka: leaves begin to dry, brown spots appear, foliage begins to fall off.
2. Spider mite: the appearance of a web on the plant, the fall of the deciduous cover.
3. Powdery mullet: deformation of the leaves with subsequent loss leads to the death of the whole plant.

With all pests to fight the same. First, carefully wipe the leaves with a solution of soap with a soft sponge. Make sure that all traces of pest presence disappear. Then it is necessary to spray the flower with a means consisting of 0.15% of the actinic. It must be diluted in the ratio: two grams per liter of water. Summarizing all that has been said, I want to note that the characteristics of care and sometimes capricious nature do not affect the love of flower growers to such a luxurious plant as a roomy "palm tree".