What are the cultivation methods and precautions of pocket trees?

Pocket Tree Introduction

The miniature palm is a plant of the genus Palmae in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. There are two main methods of reproduction, one is sowing and the other is division. The stem of the miniature tree is upright, the flowers are yellow and spherical, and the fruits are orange-yellow. Common varieties include dwarf coconut, miniature palm, and dwarf palm.

Pocket tree cultivation method

The pocket tree likes a warm, humid, semi-shady environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-30 degrees, including 19-30 degrees from May to September and 13-16 degrees from October to April of the following year. It has a high tolerance for light, but is not resistant to strong light and needs shade in summer.

The miniature tree likes a moist environment with high air humidity. When the air is dry, you should spray water frequently to increase the air humidity and improve the glossiness of the leaves. Try to water as little as possible in winter to facilitate overwintering. The miniature tree potted plants can generally be prepared by mixing leaf mold, peat soil, river sand and a small amount of base fertilizer.

Watering method

The principle of watering the miniature tree is to keep it wet rather than dry. The potting soil needs to be kept moist at all times, but it is not tolerant to waterlogging, so the amount of watering needs to be controlled and water accumulation should not be caused.

Fertilization method

The miniature tree is not very demanding on fertilizer. Liquid fertilizer can be applied every half a month during the growth period. Stop fertilizing in late autumn and winter. Repot in spring every 2-3 years and add some basal fertilizer.

Pruning methods

The miniature tree can be pruned according to the previous shape, that is, cut at a sharp angle, but the incision should not be too large, and the pruning should not be too frequent. Once pruned, the newly pruned leaves will turn yellow again.

Precautions for cultivating miniature trees

The pocket tree likes an environment with slightly higher air humidity. If the air is dry in summer and autumn, you should take measures such as spraying water on the leaves frequently to increase the environmental humidity. In addition, it likes sparse shade environment and avoids direct sunlight. It can be maintained under diffuse light and ventilated frequently.