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- Chinese Hemp Palm: What matters in Nursing?
- Is dryness tolerated and when is casting necessary?
- What should be considered when fertilising the Chinese hemp palm?
- Do you have to cut the Chinese hemp palm, if so how?
- How to winter this plant?
- When will I repackage?
- Tips
Good care rewards the Chinese hemp palm with green, healthy leaves
Chinese Hemp Palm: What matters in Nursing?
Whether in the bucket or standing free in the garden - the Chinese hemp palm is a very popular plant that provides both in summer and in winter for a tropical and holiday-like flair. It is considered good frost hardy and sun loving. But what kind of care does it need?
Next article Chinese Hemp Palm: This is important for their growth!Is dryness tolerated and when is casting necessary?
The Chinese hemp palm does not tolerate prolonged dryness. Also you do not get waterlogging. It should therefore be poured abundantly and evenly. It is important that their root ball is soaked to the ground with moisture. Use low-calcium or stale irrigation water!
What should be considered when fertilising the Chinese hemp palm?
In order to grow vigorously, this palm needs a good supply of nutrients, especially in its growth phase between April and September. So give her a dose of fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks! Nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizers are suitable, but also long-term fertilizers, for example in the form of a rod.
Do you have to cut the Chinese hemp palm, if so how?
A cut is not necessary with this plant. At most dried leaves should be removed. Fresh leaves should not be cut off. If it is otherwise, because they are sick, follow these steps:
How to winter this plant?
The Chinese Hemp Palm can stay outside during the winter, as it is frost-resistant down to -18 ° C. But it should be protected from moisture. If temperatures fall below -10 ° C you should also protect the leaves!
When will I repackage?
Every 3 to 5 years, a repotting action is required. Start repotting in spring according to the needs or growth of the plant! At the latest when the roots look up, it's high time!
Tips
Beware of heat, drought and low humidity in the wintering quarter: This leads to this plant quickly to an attack by spider mites, scale insects or mealybugs. As a precaution, you should spray the leaves regularly with lukewarm water!