What are the cultivation methods and precautions of scattered bamboo?

Introduction of Bamboo

Areca palm, scientifically known as Areca affine, can also be called yellow coconut, purple palm, and Areca bamboo. It is 2-5 meters tall, with a stem thickness of 4-5 centimeters. It has lanceolate, yellow-green leaves, small flowers, and obovate fruits that are earthy yellow when young and purple-black when dry. It can be propagated by sowing and division, with division being the most common method of propagation.

Cultivation method of scattered bamboo

The loose-tailed bamboo mainly grows in tropical areas. It likes warm, humid, semi-shaded environment and is not cold-resistant. The winter temperature needs to be above 10 degrees. It is suitable for loose, well-drained, fertile soil. The potting soil must be kept moist during the growing season and the air humidity must be maintained at a high level.

The soil for growing scattered bamboo must be well prepared. You can use leaf mold, peat soil, perlite and vermiculite. It needs to be watered in time during the growing season, and watering should be controlled after late autumn. It has a high demand for air humidity. In summer, you can spray water around it and provide sufficient sunlight. It is best to place it in a sunny place indoors, and it should not be too dark.

Watering method

When watering the loose-tailed bamboo, you should follow the principle of dry through and wet through, keep the soil slightly moist, and water it thoroughly each time, but there should be no accumulation of water. Water more often in dry and hot seasons, and control watering in cold and rainy weather. When the air is dry, you also need to spray water appropriately.

Fertilization method

During the growth period of Loose-tail Bamboo, decomposed liquid fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied every 7-15 days to promote vigorous growth of the plant and dark green leaves. A small amount of nitrogen-containing organic fertilizer can be applied in summer, and organic flower fertilizers such as sesame paste residue can be applied in winter. The soil should be maintained in a dry and wet state.

Pruning methods

During the cultivation period, the scattered bamboo should be pruned in time. All its old and yellow leaves can be cut off. At the same time, attention should be paid to the pruning of the tree shape, which can promote the growth of new branches and make its appearance more beautiful.

Precautions for cultivating scattered bamboo

For the maintenance of potted bamboo, you can choose slightly acidic soil. In the north, you should pay attention to choosing sandy loam rich in humus. You can mix leaf mold, peat soil, river sand and some base fertilizer. Red spider mites and scale insects are prone to occur in the environment where the plants are not well ventilated. You can use methyl thiophanate or chlorothalonil to spray for prevention and control. Regularly trim the lower and internal dead leaves to reduce the growth of bacteria.