How to grow bottle coconut

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It can be between 20 and 35 degrees, because it likes higher temperatures, which is also very obvious from its distribution range. In winter, only a temperature not lower than ten degrees can ensure its safety. Otherwise, it will easily get cold and produce a series of adverse reactions.

2. Light: Bottle coconut likes light but is afraid of strong sunlight. Generally speaking, shading is only required in the summer, which can block out about 60% of the light. In addition, there should be no strong light right after planting. During the rest of the stages, full sunlight can be provided and it should be placed in a place with sufficient light as much as possible.

3. Watering: Bottle coconut likes moisture, but too much water will cause the occurrence of some diseases and pests. So, just keep it moist. Generally speaking, summer and autumn are the seasons when water demand is highest. Especially in summer, you have to water it two or three times a day.

4. Fertilization: Add some base fertilizer after each repotting. The next step is to apply fertilizer on a regular basis, which can be done once a month. Furthermore, before entering winter, you can apply an additional application of potassium fertilizer.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: You can use the sowing method, either "pot sowing" or "box sowing". Use sandy soil as the substrate. Then, it’s time to choose the seeds. After selecting, you need to soak it first. It is more appropriate to soak it in water with a temperature of 30 to 35 degrees. After sowing, you need to cover it with a layer of soil, and the thickness should be roughly the same as the diameter of the seeds. The temperature should be between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, and strong light should be blocked.

2. Repotting: Bottle palm can be planted in pots and needs to be repotted regularly, once a year or two. It is more appropriate to choose fertile and well-permeable sandy loam.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Common diseases such as "anthracnose" and "leaf spot" mainly harm the leaves. Prevention is best. After it occurs, immediate prevention and control are required to prevent the disease from spreading and affecting the entire plant.

2. Pests: Pests are most common during the rainy season. For example, "red spider mites" and so on. It can be controlled by using drugs such as dichlorvos.