How to grow white palm

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: Choose loose soil with good ventilation and drainage.

2. Watering: Keep the soil slightly moist. In summer or dry weather, increase watering appropriately and spray water on the leaves or around to maintain a certain humidity. In winter or when the temperature is low, reduce watering appropriately. Excessive watering will cause root rot.

3. Fertilization: Fertilize once a month. You can use concentrated fertilizer instead of raw fertilizer. When applying fertilizer, you can loosen the soil appropriately to promote better absorption of nutrients, and water it appropriately on the second day after fertilization. In addition, when the temperature is high or low, it grows slowly, so stop fertilizing.

4. Light: Appropriate amount of light is more conducive to its growth. Giving it full-day light in spring, autumn and winter can help it grow better. When the temperature is high in the summer, avoid direct sunlight and provide appropriate shade.

2. Breeding Methods

1. Seeding propagation: First, disinfect the soil, soak the seeds in warm water for 10 hours and then dry them. Cover them with a thin layer of soil after sowing to keep the soil moist. They will germinate about 25 days after sowing. When the seedlings grow 1-2 true leaves, they can be planted in pots.

2. Propagation by division: Spring and autumn are the most suitable seasons for propagation by division. After the whole plant is removed, cut the rhizome, divide it and plant it separately. Place it in a semi-shaded environment. Loosen the soil frequently after division to keep the soil breathable.

3. Common pests and diseases

1. Root rot: When the disease occurs, brown spots will appear on the leaves or stems. In severe cases, it will cause the leaves to fall or even die. In order to avoid disturbing more plants, diseased plants and dead leaves should be removed in time after discovery, and the rotten parts should be cleaned up. You can use root rot spirit to easily irrigate the roots.

2. Aphids: They can cause the stems and leaves to curl. When aphids are found, they should be sprayed with pesticides in time. When there are fewer pests, they can be scraped off with bamboo strips.