Chrysalidocarpus areca - the basis for caring for a palm tree

It has long been fashionable to decorate their homes with exotic plants. The palm tree is also popular because it is beautiful and unpretentious in nursing. There are a number of important recommendations for planting and growing that you need to know and consider.

What does the herisal carp of areca look like?

Decorative palm in nature grows on the territory of the Comoros and Madagascar. The name "chrysalidocarpus" is translated as a golden fruit. In nature there are 20 species, but for the house suited only areca. In the description of the chrysalidocarpus it is indicated that the palm can be either single-barreled or multi-barreled. Bushes unbranched with smooth shoots can grow to a height of 10 m. The plant is distinguished by its numerous carved pinnate and paired leaves, the number of which on the stem varies from 40 to 60.

Palma chrysalidocarpus - planting

You can use seeds for cultivation, but it is worth considering that the result will have to wait longer than the emergence of seedlings of other plants. Use only fresh planting material. There are several recommendations on how to grow a herisyl carpus herb plant:

1. To begin with, soak the seeds in warm water for 2-3 days, which will accelerate the process of their germination.
2. Place the planting material in a plastic bag, which must be filled with moist peat. Hermetically close it to create greenhouse conditions. You can take a pot, fill it with soil, moisten, put seeds and cover with glass or film.
3. When the chrysalidocarpus of the areca walks it is necessary to transplant into pots filled with peat and sand. Do not forget to water sprouts so that they develop well and grow.

Chrysalidocarpus - growing at home

For the proper development of the plant, it is important to pay attention to the selection of the place for the pot. Approach for a palm tree, chrysalidocarpus home care includes the following conditions:

1. Lighting. Areca loves sunny areas, and this applies not only to summer, but also to winter. It is best to choose the south side. Note that the hot rays of the sun can leave burns on the leaves, so in summer, use shading.
2. Temperature. Areca reacts poorly to a decrease in temperature and, as a result of hypothermia, she may die. Take care that the indicators do not fall below 15 ° C. The optimum temperature for the chrysalidocarpus of areca is 20-23 ° C.
3. Humidity. The tropical chrysalidocarpus of the doe prefers high humidity, therefore during the hot season it is mandatory to regularly spray and wipe the leaves.

Chrysalidocarpus - pot

For good growth and development, it is important to choose the right pot, for this, consider a number of criteria:

1. The color of the pot should be light, because in summer it will be less heated, and moisture will not evaporate so much.
2. House plant hrizalidocarpus areca can grow in a flowerpot from different materials, but it is better to choose options from plastic or wood.
3. It is important that the pot is high, and the volume is selected depending on the size of the areka. Do not choose a large pot "to grow".

Chrysalidocarpus plant - soil

For planting, you can use ready-made primers designed for palms that are in garden stores. Alternatively, prepare the substrate yourself, for which prepare pumice, pebbles, pine bark, charcoal or perlite. All leaving are mixed in equal amounts, and to the treated mixture add two parts of peat and a tenth part of bone meal . The flower does not like too soft soils. It is important that it is either acidic or neutral.

Chrysalidocarpus - reproduction

To increase the number of palm trees at home, you can use two methods. About reproduction by seeds it has already been told, and still it is possible to plant shoots. This option can be used at any time of the year.

1. With a knife, cut the stem at the base of the stem, and it is important not to damage it.
2. Obtain the extracted process from the leaves, and place the cut off with a fungicide. Apply after this means for the formation of roots.
3. Please note that the cut on the trunk should be dried within 2-3 days.
4. Chrysalidocarpus at home, plant in a prepared substrate and use sand better.
5. Suitable is the temperature of 27-29 ° C. Cover the container with glass or a film, keeping the values ​​at a level of 27-30 ° C.
6. In most cases, the seeds appear after 1.5 months.

How should I care for my chrysalidocarpus?

So that the palm of the doe does not get sick and grows well, we need to take care of it properly. Mandatory procedures include watering and fertilization. Regularly conduct loosening of the soil so that the roots are supplied with oxygen. For carnivorous carcinoma, care at home involves removing dried leaves and twigs. If errors are made during the growing process, then a number of problems may arise:

1. If the tips of the leaves become dark, the air and the ground are too dry. The reason can be enclosed in a low temperature.
2. When the leaves turn yellow completely, it means that they get a lot of sun and it is recommended to increase watering.
3. Brown spots appeared on the leaves - this is a signal that the soil has been overmoistened or a sharp temperature drop has been observed. The problem arises if watering is done with hard or tap water.

How to transplant a hrizalidocarpus?

For a palm tree, changing the "place of residence" is a serious stress and after the procedure, some branches often die. She is transplanted by transfer to a suitable vase. It is necessary to replace the drainage layer and doze the insufficient amount of land. Carry out a transplantation of the chrysalidocarpus of areca only in a few cases:

1. After purchase, the plant is moved from the transport pot to another pot, as the soil dries very quickly in it.
2. If the chrysalidocarpus has grown and its roots have already completely filled the pot, as the doe will cease to receive the necessary substances, stop in growth and begin to ache.
3. If the soil was flooded during irrigation and there is a risk of decaying the roots. During transplantation, it is recommended that the roots be rooted.

Houseplant chrysalidocarpus - watering

The palm of the areca likes moderate watering, because excessive moisture leads to the fact that the roots begin to rot and this can be judged by the brown spots on the tips of the leaves. Experts recommend that before moistening the soil make sure that the soil is well dried, for which stick the wooden stick closer to the roots and if it is slightly moist, then you can water it. When carrying out the procedure, consider a number of recommendations:

1. Behind a chrysalidocarpus carcass, home care means using only warm water for irrigation, not only in winter, but also in summer.
2. Note that if the pot is in the shade, then irrigation is less likely than if it stands in a bright spot.
3. When there is insufficient watering, the shoots lean in different directions and the leaves turn yellow prematurely.

Flower chrysalidocarpus - top dressing

The palm perfectly responds to fertilizers, which need to be introduced throughout the year. In the spring / summer period, fertilizing is carried out twice a month, and in autumn and winter it will be enough once. For carnivorous carcases, care includes the use of special fertilizers for palm trees or mineral mixtures for ornamental-deciduous plants. During the growing season every month it is recommended to carry out additional fertilizing using mineral compositions.

Chrysalidocarpus - Diseases

There are a number of common problems that many owners of exotic palm trees face:

1. Chrysalidocarpus areca in case of infection with fungal infections is covered with dark spots with yellow rims. After a while, parts of the plant begin to die off. In most cases, the problem occurs with frequent spraying. To get rid of the fungus, treat the bush with a fungicidal solution.
2. When the worm burns, the leaves of the herzolidocarpus of areca turn yellow and dry. To fight, wipe all parts of the bush with alcohol and perform treatment with an insecticide.
3. The defeat of ticks is indicated by yellow dots on the foliage, which after a while begin to dry. To fight, you should increase the humidity in the room and use acaricide.