The latest culture methods and matters needing attention of swallow palm

Swallow palm also known as eight treasures, see green, holly, etc., for Jingtianke Qingsuo dragon evergreen small shrub plants, family potted tree crown tall and beautiful, stems and leaves green oil bright, evergreen, very elegant and unique, with basin frame, stone gravel and other processing into small bonsai, can also be potted decoration desk, windowsill, tea table, desk, decorate the living environment, below we will take a look at Swallow palm breeding methods and precautions!

The growth habit of swallow palm

Swallow palm originated in southern Africa, the plant was multi-branched sub-shrub, stem obvious, round, green or yellow brown epidermis, leaves have small spots, fleshy leaves grow ovate, flowers cluster, florets white or white pink, cross-pollination, not easy to flower. Like warm and dry and sunny environment, not cold, afraid of strong light, slightly shade, fertile soil, good drainage of sandy loam is good, winter temperature is not lower than 7℃.

The breeding method of swallow palm

1, cuttage: generally in spring and autumn, cut strong top branches, 7~10 cm long, it is best to dry in the shade for 1 day, wait for the wound to dry slightly, then insert in wet sand or perlite, about 3 weeks after insertion rooting, survival rate is extremely high. Also available single leaf cuttings, cut leaves after a little drying, and then inserted into the sand bed, about 4 weeks after insertion rooting, root length 2~3 cm when the pot.

2. Water plug: In April to September, the branches with excellent quality, healthy growth and no disease are cut off, each section is 10~ 15cm long, 3~4 pairs of leaves are left at the upper end, two pairs of leaves are removed at the lower end, the juice on the cut mouth is washed clean, fixed with foam or thick paper, put into a cup, the water depth is 1/2~1/3 of the ear, put into a ventilated shade, keep the temperature above 25 DEG C, change the water every 2~3 days after cuttage, and root can be rooted in about 7 days, and the rooting rate is almost 100%.

Culture method of swallow palm

1. Soil: Swallow palm potted plant should choose 2/3 of rotten leaf soil and 1/3 of garden soil mixed and add a small amount of river sand as culture soil, and put a little hoof and other long-term fertilizer at the bottom of the pot as base fertilizer. In order to facilitate drainage, the bottom of the basin should also be padded with some gravel or tiles. Every spring swallow palm needs to change the basin, re-add fertilizer soil.

2. Temperature: The optimum growth temperature of Swallow Palm is 15~32℃, afraid of high temperature and sultry heat, and enters dormant state when the temperature is above 33℃ in summer heat. Avoid cold frost, winter temperature needs to be kept above 10℃, in winter temperature drops below 7℃ also enter dormant state, if the ambient temperature is close to 4℃, will die due to frostbite.

3, sunshine: swallow palm likes sunshine, but in summer avoid direct sunlight, should be placed in a ventilated, cool place maintenance, other seasons can increase the light appropriately, leaf color will be more green and plump. Winter temperature is low, increase light, reduce watering, conducive to improving cold resistance. Long-term placed in a dark place, the plant will grow long, the leaves will become thin, yellow, reduce the ornamental value.

4, watering: swallow palm from spring to autumn, can be watered once in 1~2 days, avoid water in the basin. Summer heat, temperature as high as 30℃ above, plants in dormancy and semi-dormancy state, to control watering. At the same time, should also do a good job of shade cooling, can spray water to the ground around the basin 2~3 times a day, and pay attention to ventilation. In winter, the watering frequency should be reduced appropriately to keep the pot soil slightly dry.

5, fertilization: swallow palm fertilizer requirements are not much, spring and autumn monthly application of cactus liquid fertilizer, summer generally do not fertilize, winter indoor temperature is too low, generally do not need fertilizer. Potted swallows usually change pots every 3 to 4 years. When changing pots in spring, compound fertilizer or decomposed organic fertilizer can be added as base fertilizer.

6, pruning: swallow palm growth speed is faster, if not timely pruning, plant modeling will be destroyed, ornamental value should be greatly reduced. The best choice for swallows palm pruning is spring and autumn, which are the two periods of its growth. After pruning, the "body" recovers quickly and it is easy to grow new branches again.

7. Diseases and insect pests: There are few diseases and insect pests in Swallow Palm. Under the condition of high temperature and high humidity, there are anthracnose and leaf spot diseases. 70% thiophanate-methyl WP 600~800 times solution and 60% Propanem·Tebuconazole WP 1000 times solution can be sprayed. If indoor ventilation is poor, stems and leaves are vulnerable to scale insects. If pests are found, they should be washed manually immediately. When the damage is serious, 0.5% veratrine soluble agent 300~500 times can be sprayed for control.

Notes on swallows

1, swallow palm happy light, to place it in a warm and sunny environment throughout the year, this is the key to flowering.

2. Swallow palm belongs to succulent and succulent plant, which is very drought-tolerant. It is not suitable to water too much at ordinary times. It should be dry and wet, dry and then watered.

3, swallow palm in the summer high temperature season, beware of heavy rain after exposure, causing leaves.

4, swallow palm growth season, 7~10 days to apply a retting ripe nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium thin liquid fertilizer, avoid too thick.