How to grow a palm tree: at home
The palm tree brings an element of tropical nature to the home interior. The plant will delight the eye for a long time if properly cared for.
When purchasing a palm tree from the store, it is important to choose a healthy plant. The foliage should be dense and green. Dry, yellowed leaves with dark spots and irregularities indicate the poor condition of the palm tree. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the size. Tall and large trees do not tolerate the change of permanent habitat. Young small specimens will better adapt to changing conditions.
How to grow a palm tree depends on its variety.
House palms are etiolated. They are comfortably located in apartments and offices. They need less sunlight. The following varieties are suitable for growing at home:
- areca;
- hoveya;
- parlor;
- the stream is equal;
- karyota.
These plants are more resistant to temperature changes. They are distinguished by active growth. The annual growth of a palm tree averages 30-40 cm. With age, the growth rate slows down.
How to grow a palm tree at home
You need to find a suitable place for the palm tree. Better to grow it on the south side. Do not place the plant next to a window or radiator. The tree grows rapidly and reaches a considerable length. The trunk height can exceed 3 m. It needs free space. Leaves should not rest against walls. This constrains their growth. All palms are:
- Light-loving – indoor varieties can grow in the shade, but good lighting will improve their decorative properties. The foliage will acquire a brighter and more saturated shade, and the shape of the crown will become more uniform. Lighting should be diffused. Direct rays of the sun cause burns on thin leaves. Artificial light can be installed.
- Moisture-loving – palms prefer abundantly moist soil. Stagnant moisture can harm the root system, so good drainage is laid when planting. Water for irrigation must be free of impurities and have a temperature of 2 degrees. Do not use running water. It may contain chlorine and salt deposits. They accumulate in the soil and cause root diseases.
- Heat-loving – a tropical plant is unstable to cold weather. The room temperature should not drop below 12 degrees.
When the root system fills the entire space of the pot, it is necessary to transplant the plant. Lack of space can lead to root rot.
Domestic palms are well adapted to indoor conditions. Caring for them is not difficult.