What are the cultivation methods and precautions for Hawaiian bamboo?

Hawaiian Bamboo Introduction

Hawaiian bamboo, also known as dwarf coconut, miniature palm, and dwarf palm, is a plant of the genus Cocos nucifera of the palm family. It is also known as Hawaiian coconut. The plant is short, 1-3 meters tall, with dense branches and leaves, evergreen leaves, and rich gloss, and is highly ornamental.

Hawaiian bamboo cultivation method

Hawaiian bamboo prefers a warm, humid and semi-shady environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 3 degrees. It is suitable for planting in a loose, well-ventilated and water-permeable substrate rich in humus. The growing season is from March to October. Apply liquid fertilizer or granular compound fertilizer once every half a month.

temperature

  Hawaiian bamboo likes a warm environment, the temperature is best around 20 degrees. It is not cold-resistant in winter and can only tolerate short-term low temperatures of 0 degrees. It is best to keep the temperature above 10 to not affect its growth.

illumination

  Hawaiian bamboo is suitable for growing in a semi-shaded environment. Keeping it in a dark place indoors for 1 to 2 months will not affect the plant. It needs shade during normal maintenance, especially in summer. It is best to move it to a semi-shaded place indoors.

Watering

During the growing season of Hawaiian bamboo, it needs more water. Under the premise of preventing water accumulation in the soil, it should be watered more often. However, during the non-growing season, try to water it as little as possible to prevent it from being waterlogged.

Fertilization

Hawaiian bamboo is not very demanding on fertilizer. Generally, a thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once every half a month during the growing season. The plant grows slowly in late autumn and winter, so less fertilizer or no fertilizer can be applied.

prune

When caring for Hawaiian bamboo, you need to cut off the dry branches and yellow leaves to prevent them from wasting nutrients. If the plant has long branches, you need to cut them off from the base in time to prevent them from affecting the growth of other branches and leaves. If the branches and leaves of the plant are too dense, you need to select the weaker branches and cut them off.

Hawaiian bamboo cultivation precautions

When caring for Hawaiian bamboo, you must maintain a good ventilation environment, especially in summer. Do not place it in a closed environment for a long time, otherwise pests and diseases will occur. Do not expose it to the scorching sun, otherwise it may have yellow leaves.