How to grow Areca palm? Things to note when growing Areca palm

Areca palm is a green foliage plant. It is evergreen and has a beautiful shape. It has a high ornamental value. People make it into potted plants and grow it indoors to purify the indoor air and beautify the indoor environment. However, it is not easy to grow Areca palm well. You must master the correct cultivation method and know what to pay attention to during the cultivation process.

Cultivation method of Areca palm

1. Temperature and sunlight

Areca palm is a plant that is very sensitive to temperature. It has poor cold tolerance. It must be placed in a warm environment above 25 degrees during normal cultivation. Even in the cold winter, it cannot be placed in an environment below 10 degrees. Areca palm is a light-loving plant, but it cannot accept direct sunlight. Especially in summer, it must be shaded as necessary, otherwise its leaves will turn yellow.

2. Choose the right soil

To cultivate Areca palm, you must choose the right soil. The soil must have good drainage and be rich in organic matter. If it is potted, it is best to use humus soil or peat soil with perlite, and then add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to prepare nutrient soil. Areca palm should also be fertilized in time during the cultivation period, especially after it enters the peak growth season, it should be top-dressed once a week.

Precautions for cultivating Areca palm

1. When growing Areca palm, you must pay attention to the regulation of air humidity. This plant likes to live in a humid environment. The air humidity is best controlled between 70% and 80%. If the air humidity is too low, its leaves will dry up and affect its normal growth. In dry summer weather, you can spray water on its leaves and the surrounding environment in time to increase the air humidity.

2. When growing Areca palm, you must also pay attention to pruning. This plant will enter a dormant period after winter. Before it enters the dormant period is the best time to prune. At this time, all its dense branches, diseased branches, and dead branches should be cut off, and its yellow leaves should be removed. After pruning, the Areca palm will be able to grow new branches as soon as possible after safely wintering, and the growth will be more vigorous.