Phoenix Roebelenii
Phoenix roebelenii - this type is most suitable for cultivation in the room has one or more trunks up to 1.5-2 m thick crown, leaves dark - green bent. This species requires a higher temperature retention and high humidity.
Plant care
Temperature. During the year, the temperature in the room where the palm should not be below 16 °С. At temperatures above 25 °С ventilated room, avoiding drafts.
Lighting. The plant prefers bright filtered light. Palm tolerates partial shade, but grows best when constantly getting enough light.
Irrigation. Summer palm tree watered regularly. It is necessary to compost was constantly moist but not waterlogged. In winter, the plant watered with water at room temperature, once zemlesmesy surface dries completely.
Humidity. During the period of active growth tamarind Robelena daily sprayed. Better to do it in the morning, that leaves time to dry before nightfall. If in winter the indoor air is very dry, at plant put a bowl of water to raise the level of humidity in the vicinity of the date palm.
Feeding. From spring to early autumn palm fed once a week appropriate fertilizer for foliage plants. This will keep the bright color of the leaves.
Soil. Spring lush date palms transplanted in good loamy drenyrovannuyu zemlesmes. At the bottom of the container is placed shards, especially if using a clay container.
Roots should not be too spacious. Compost carefully apportioned among the states by using a stick if necessary.
Features. For the growth of trees near the main stem may appear on side branches. If the florist puts aim to obtain a plant with one stem, processes should be timely crop clean knife.
Possible difficulties
- the tips of the leaves wither due to over watering in winter, summer or insufficient irrigation using hard water. It should be sprayed with water plants and soft water which is better - the rain;
- small brown points formed on leaves when the palm gets enough light;
- small clusters of scales appear on the lower leaf surface. In dealing with this sucking pest using a cotton swab dipped in methanol.