Tropical flower Howey: home care

One of the most unpretentious evergreen palms -hoveya. Care at home for this plant can lead to the fact that the palm tree reaches a truly grandiose size. In nature, there are two varieties of it: Howay Forster and Belmore. Externally, they are similar, have wide spreading green feathery leaves, a smooth stem, and can also produce inflorescences from the axils of the lower leaves.

Любителями-садоводами ценится ховея.Care at home is not particularly difficult. The main rule is the abundance of free space and sunlight. In its homeland, in the tropics, the palm tree reaches a huge size. If the plant feels comfortable, it can bloom and even bear fruit. Forster is usually taller than Belmores. However, in order for the flower to become a real interior decoration, you should be aware of the light and watering regimes.

Palma Howey: care

• If your house has a well-lit area,where scattered sunlight will fall, then it is there that a pot with a palm tree should be placed. It is necessary to choose the place where your hove will grow. Care at home begins from this stage.
• Then you need to take care of the choicespacious pot and suitable soil mix. It is known that the palm do not tolerate additional transplants. Therefore, it is recommended to immediately select the container wider, taking into account the further growth of the palm. As a soil, we buy any soil mixture with a neutral level of acidity, or special soil for palm trees.
• The selected pot must have a drain holeat the bottom. It is imperative to use a drip tray to remove excess moisture. At the bottom of the tank lay a layer of drainage 3-4 cm thick, then pour a layer of soil, put Hovey, gently straighten the roots and pour out the rest of the soil, abundantly pour.
• Humidity is very important.If the room is dry warm air, the plant will stop growing at the same level. In the worst case, the tips of the leaves will dry up. Dark edges - this is the first signal that the palm tree, care for which you carry, is in need of spraying. If it is not possible to spray a flower every day, then you can use a humidifier or put a container with water next to a flower pot.
• Полив осуществляется по мере высыхания грунта.In summer, the flower needs more moisture than in winter. Therefore, you need to take care that there is always handy soft water at hand. The plant does not tolerate lime water. It would not be superfluous to arrange a palm for “bathing” under the shower.
• Periodically wipe the leaves Hovei from dust. This will not only make the plant more attractive in appearance, but also relieve pests, fungus, parasites.
• Температура воздуха от 18 до 22 градусов – optimum, at which the hovey actively grows. Home care is also reduced to regular airing of the room. Despite the fact that drafts are contraindicated in the flower, heavy stale air will also not benefit the plant. That is why palm trees grow so well in public places: museums, clinics, cafes - there is always an influx of fresh air.
• Overgrown roots often come out of the ground,therefore, it is recommended to pour the soil into the pot as the Hovei grows. The introduction of special mineral fertilizers will lead to the fact that your evergreen beauty will feel comfortable.