The correct method and precautions for watering the palm tree

Watering time of palm leaves

The plant of Livistona is water-loving, so we need to water it frequently when we grow it. It is best to water it every three days to keep the soil moist so that it can grow better. Especially in summer, it needs to be watered almost every day. If it is not watered for one day, its leaves will wilt and turn yellow. If it lacks water for a long time, it will also cause the plant to die.

The correct way to water the palm tree

What water to use: You can use mineral-rich river water or lake water for watering

How to water: Water the palm tree frequently during its peak growth season. Make sure it has enough water and you can spray some water around it.

Notes on watering the palm tree

Watering is an essential part of the growth process of the palm tree. This plant likes water, so it is necessary to water it frequently during cultivation to keep the soil at a certain humidity so that it can grow better. Especially in summer, it should be watered almost every day. If it is not watered for a day, its leaves will wilt and turn yellow. If it lacks water for a long time, it will cause the plant to die.

In summer, in addition to watering the roots, you also need to water the leaves. It is best to water the roots every other day, and the leaves need to be watered every day.

What to do if you overwater the palm tree

Pruning rotten roots: The fan palm likes a humid growing environment and has a certain ability to withstand water and humidity, but long-term accumulation of water will cause the fan palm roots to rot. At this time, you should remove the fan palm from the soil, wash the soil on the roots, and then use sterilized tools to clean the rotten roots of the fan palm. Then, soak the fan palm in a solution of carbendazim for disinfection, and finally place it in a cool and ventilated environment to dry the wound.

Replanting: After the wounds on the roots of the fan palm have dried, you can replant it. It is best to replace the original soil when planting, because the original soil has rotted roots and will have a lot of bacteria left, which can easily cause the fan palm to rot again. If there is no replacement soil, the previous soil needs to be thoroughly disinfected before use.

Control watering: After planting the fan palm, you must control the amount of watering, because the roots of the fan palm have just been pruned and its ability to absorb water is still weak. If you water it too much, it will easily lead to water accumulation and cause the fan palm roots to rot. If the soil is relatively dry and needs watering, you must control the amount of watering to avoid water accumulation. Wait until new branches and leaves grow before you can maintain it normally.