Cultivation methods and precautions, how to raise swallow palms, and the feng shui effect of swallow palms
1. How to grow swallow palms
1. Soil: To grow swallow palms in pots, the soil is suitable to be mixed with leaf mold soil and garden soil and add a small amount of river sand as culture soil. Put a little long-lasting fertilizer such as hoof slices as base fertilizer.
2. Temperature: The optimum growth temperature of Swallow Palm is 15℃~32℃. It is afraid of high temperatures and sultry heat and enters dormant state when the temperature is above 33℃ in summer. Avoid cold frost. The overwintering temperature needs to be kept above 10°C. It will also enter a dormant state when the temperature drops below 7°C in winter. If the ambient temperature is close to 4°C, it will die from frostbite.
3. Sunlight: Swallow palm likes the sun. If there is insufficient light, it will easily cause root rot and defoliation due to heat and humidity. However, the intense heat and strong sunlight in summer are detrimental to plant growth. In winter, the flower pot should be moved to a sunny place in the shed. , to keep the leaves green.
4. Watering: Swallow palm can be watered once every 1 to 2 days from spring to autumn, and avoid water accumulation in the basin. When the summer heat is high and the temperature reaches above 30°C, the plants are in a dormant or semi-dormant state, and watering must be controlled. At the same time, shading and cooling should also be done. You can spray water on the ground around the basin 2 to 3 times a day, and pay attention to ventilation. In winter, the frequency of watering should be appropriately reduced and the pot soil should be kept slightly dry.
2. Precautions for cultivating swallow palms
For potted swallow palms, it is advisable to mix 2/3 leaf mold soil and 1/3 garden soil and add a small amount of river sand for cultivation. Soil, a little long-acting fertilizer such as hoof slices can be placed on the bottom of the pot as base fertilizer. To facilitate drainage, some gravel or tiles should be placed on the bottom of the basin. From spring to autumn, watering can be done once every 1 to 2 days, and avoid accumulation of water in the basin. When the summer heat is high and the temperature reaches above 30°C, the plants are in a dormant or semi-dormant state, and watering must be controlled. At the same time, shading and cooling should also be done. You can spray water on the ground around the basin 2 to 3 times a day, and pay attention to ventilation.
In winter, the frequency of watering should be appropriately reduced and the pot soil should be kept slightly dry. Cultivation management is relatively extensive, and generally no fertilizer is applied. If the growth is too weak, some potassium-containing liquid fertilizer can be added or thin decomposed cake fertilizer water can be added once a month during the growing season. The suitable temperature for the growth of swallow palm is 15-25℃, and the overwintering temperature should be kept above 7℃. If it is below 5℃, it is susceptible to freezing damage. The intense heat and strong sunlight in summer are detrimental to plant growth. In winter, it is advisable to move the flowerpot to a sunny location inside the shed to keep the leaves green. Generally, the pot should be changed once every 1 to 2 years. The soil should be loose, fertile, and well-drained.
3. The role of swallow palm in the home
In contemporary society, more and more people pursue the beauty of the home environment and choose to buy plants to decorate their beautiful homes. Swallow palm is a good choice. It has thick branches and leaves, green all year round, unique leaf shape, solemn plant shape, easy cultivation and simple management. Suitable for potted plants, suitable for indoor decoration, elegant and elegant. It has green stems and leaves and white flowers on the top. It is very beautiful. It can be processed into a small bonsai with a pot stand and gravel, and can be cultivated into an old tree and old stump, which is even more attractive. Swallow palm is a perennial evergreen succulent plant, also known as succulent evergreen. Often looking at green plants can effectively relieve mood and relieve eye fatigue of office workers.
A good green plant, it has a certain effect in purifying the air. It is non-toxic and can be placed indoors. It also has a certain radiation protection effect, so it can be grown indoors with peace of mind. It absorbs harmful gases, reduces noise, and kills bacteria to create a comfortable living environment. It can also cultivate sentiment, improve health, and improve cultural and artistic literacy. Swallow Palm Extract Pharmaceuticals can effectively treat diabetes.