What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Hawaiian coconuts?

Hawaiian Coconut Introduction

Hawaiian coconut is also called bamboo-stem coconut, bamboo coconut, Chevrely coconut, etc. It is a plant of the palm family and the genus Cocos nucifera.

Hawaiian coconut has a beautiful plant shape and dark green, shiny leaves. It is a popular foliage plant on the market and can be propagated by seeds or division.

Hawaiian coconut farming method

Hawaiian coconut likes a humid and sunny environment. It has a certain degree of shade tolerance and is afraid of direct sunlight. It needs shade in summer. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-32 degrees.

Hawaiian coconut has a certain degree of cold resistance. It will not be damaged by cold in the short term at -5 to 0 degrees Celsius if covered with plastic film. However, it will stop growing when the temperature drops below 10 degrees.

Watering method

Hawaiian coconut likes a humid environment. The temperature is high in summer, so it needs to be watered frequently. It is best to spray water on the leaves to enhance the gloss of the leaves. If the temperature is below 15 degrees, stop watering. If the temperature is below 10 degrees, the plant stops growing. Keep the potting soil dry to help improve its cold resistance.

Fertilization method

Hawaiian coconut grows relatively quickly and has a high demand for nutrients. From May to November each year, you can apply farmyard manure or compound fertilizer every half a month. If it is potted, spraying foliar fertilizer can make the leaves greener.

Hawaiian coconut farming precautions

Although Hawaiian coconut has a certain degree of cold resistance, it is best to take measures to keep warm in winter. In addition, the plant cannot tolerate direct sunlight. In summer, avoid strong sunlight at noon to burn the leaves. It is best to place it in semi-shade. In a high temperature, high humidity and poorly ventilated environment, brown spot disease and downy mildew may occur. For this, you can use carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl to spray and control.