The secret of home comfort lies not only in the furniture, its proper arrangement, decor and interior items dear to the heart. Potted flowers can transform even the most dull atmosphere beyond recognition. Houseplants can provide a sense of warmth, calmness, and joy.
Chrysalidocarpus will become a real gem of the flower collection. Home care for him does not require much effort, and his spectacular greenery is able to please the eye of even the most demanding pot flower lover.
The birthplace of chrysalidocarpus
In our country, this palm tree is an exotic guest. Its natural habitat is Oceania, Madagascar and tropical Asia. Under natural conditions, the height of chrysalidocarpus can reach 9 meters, and the diameter of the trunk is 25-30 cm. The palm tree belongs to the arecaceae family (Arecaceae), so sometimes this plant is also found with the name "areca". The name "chrysalidocarpus" in ancient Greek means "golden fruit", and this is quite reasonable - yellow fruits appear on the stems of a palm tree in their natural habitat.
Chrysalidocarpus. Care inat home
Exotic plants in our homes are no longer a rarity. The most adapted type of palm tree for home breeding is yellowish chrysalidocarpus. It is also called "chrysalidocarpus lutescens". Home care for this plant is not difficult.
That is why the palm tree has earned many fans, its lush voluminous bushes adorn homes, offices, public places. Like many tropical species like the areca plant, chrysalidocarpus, which requires some specific home care, needs more attention.
Rules for plant maintenance
One of the basic requirements that must be met in order to grow a beautiful and he althy palm tree is high-quality lighting. For this, the southern windows of the dwelling are ideal. But even bright sunlight, especially in summer, chrysalidocarpus will not like it. From noon, it is better to protect the flower from direct sunlight. As the plant grows older, you can rearrange the pot to a less lit area. An adult palm easily tolerates partial shade. In which pot should chrysalidocarpus grow? Home care involves the complete exclusion of drafts and overheating of the plant. These factors are detrimental to the foliage and root system of the palm.
The optimum temperature for good development is 20-25 degrees. But even if the thermometer drops to 18, the palm tree will not die. However, growth under such conditions will be slow. Watering is donenecessary and should never be excessive. The root system does not tolerate waterlogging. It is necessary to ensure that there is no moisture left in the tray of the pot with the plant. To eliminate impurities, water from the irrigation tap must be filtered or settled for several days.
What else does the yellowish chrysalidocarpus need? Home care must necessarily include moistening the foliage, especially in the summer. Using a spray bottle, you can spray the green part of the palm every 3-4 days. For adult plants, you can arrange a real shower, but be careful not to break the stems with a jet. Excess moisture on the leaves must be removed.
How to transplant chrysalidocarpus
This palm tree has a fairly powerful root system, so a young plant needs to be transplanted annually. Chrysalidocarpus endures this procedure quite painfully. Therefore, it is best to transplant by transshipment of the plant, when the drainage is replaced in the pot and the earth is filled up. Adult specimens should be transplanted no more than once every 3 years. The optimal period is March-April.
It is better to get a deep pot in which chrysalidocarpus will feel comfortable. Care involves high requirements for the soil mixture in which the palm tree will be grown. Its drainage qualities are very important. Stagnation of moisture is detrimental to the plant, so a pumice mixture will be optimal in composition,pine bark, pebbles, peat, humus, charcoal. A ready-made purchased substrate for growing palms from a flower shop is also suitable.
Reproduction
Chrysalidocarpus at home breeding is propagated by seeds and root shoots. Vegetative division of the root system occurs regardless of the season. The shoots are located next to the main stem. You should not use root offspring less than 30 cm in height for propagation - the plant will be sick for a long time. To transplant a suitable shoot, it is necessary to separate it from the mother root with a sharp knife, being careful not to damage the main trunk. All leaves must be removed from the new shoot, and the cut point on the main plant should be dried for two days, treated with a fungicide.
The root system of the offspring must first be treated with an antibacterial drug, and then with a root formation stimulator. For rooting, the cutting is planted in a substrate of coarse perlite or sand. The optimum temperature for good rooting and plant growth is 27-29 C. It is better to keep the pot in partial shade. The rooting period is about three months. After the plant begins to grow green mass, it can be transplanted into palm soil.
You can grow a palm tree from seeds. Chrysalidocarpus, which is not difficult to care for at home, in this case will require more patience. First, soak the seeds for a couple of days in warm water. After that, they are ready for planting in a light soil mixture. Escapes will not appear beforethan after 12-16 weeks, subject to temperature, humidity and lighting conditions. The optimum temperature for seedlings is 20-25 degrees. The pot with seedlings should be well lit. You can transplant a young palm tree after the first leaf is formed.
Feeding
For the development and spectacular appearance, the palm tree will need top dressing. In addition, a strong plant will be more disease resistant. For these purposes, the usual fertilizer for indoor flowers or mineral fertilizer for decorative leafy plants is suitable. Top dressing is carried out from the end of spring to the beginning of autumn with a frequency of once every two weeks.
Diseases and pests
Chrysalidocarpus is prone to fungal infections and root rot. The main symptom of a plant disease is spots or stripes of red, brown and even black, surrounded by a yellow edging, occurring along the entire length of the leaf plate. The appearance of the palm tree is significantly deteriorating. If the plant is not treated, the spots merge with each other, and it dies. For treatment and prevention, any fungicide sold in a flower shop is suitable. In addition, the plant can become infected with pests: mealybug, whitefly, scale insect, spider mite.
This is what chrysalidocarpus requires home care. Photos of pests can be seen in specialized literature or on flower growers' forums. To prevent fungal diseases and pest infestation, it is recommended to remove dried leaves and not overmoisten the plant.
Flowering
Unfortunately, even with the most careful care at home, chrysalidocarpus will not bloom. But even without this, the palm tree will become a real decoration of the home interior, and personal care will not require much time and special skills.
