Pocket coconut is also called beautiful bamboo coconut, pocket bamboo, dwarf coconut, dwarf brown, the leaves are dark green, generally born at the top of the branches, open yellow flowers, pot height is generally not more than 1 meter, very ornamental value. Because the plant resembles a tropical coconut tree, the shape is small and exquisite, beautiful and chic, so it is named Pocket Coconut.
The farming benefits of pocket coconuts
1, home: pocket coconut potted plants are relatively small in size, can be placed at will in the desk, TV cabinet, bedside, living room, decorative space, add tropical atmosphere and charm.
2, ornamental: pocket coconut grows relatively small, beautiful plant shape, elegant posture, dignified and dignified, simple and beautiful, leaves dashing, jade crystalline, giving people a sincere and simple, full of vitality.
3, purification: pocket coconut can purify benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde in the air, as well as sterilization function. Placed indoors, it increases the humidity of the room, which is beneficial to our skin and appeals.
4. Edible: Hydroponic pocket coconut, the fruit can be used as an ingredient and other ingredients to cook together. The fruit can also be used to press oil, and it is often consumed for beauty and beauty.
Growth habits of pocket coconuts
1, shade resistance and fear of exposure: pocket coconut likes high humidity environment, shade tolerance, fear of direct sunlight. The leaves turn yellow under the scorching sun and are susceptible to insect pests.
2, pocket coconut spring breeding to shade, try not to place strong sunlight, there is a bright light on it.
3, like high humidity: water can be more watered, keep the soil moist. Spring and summer air dry often spray water, winter appropriate water control, watering once a week on the line.
4, do not like fertilizer: pocket coconut fertilizer demand is not high, during the period of May to October, apply cake fertilizer water 2 times a month on the line.
5, the minimum temperature: after entering the room in winter, the ambient temperature can not be lower than 5 ° C, otherwise it will affect the growth of the plant.
6, potting soil: suitable for planting loose and fertile, good drainage soil, when the plant is larger, change the pot in time.
The difference between a pocket coconut and a pocket coconut
1. Form: The leaves of the rich coconut are feathery, and the fruit is ripe reddish brown and round. Pocket coconuts generally do not exceed 1 meter, and the fruit is orange.
2, habits: rich coconuts have strong shade tolerance, and the temperature can survive above 0 degrees Celsius. Pocket coconuts are suspended for growth at ambient temperatures below 13 degrees Celsius.
3, value: rich coconut decoration home environment, urban greening, has a good feng shui effect. Pocket coconut purifies the air, has high ornamental value, and is cultured indoors.
Sowing and propagation method of pocket coconuts
After flowering in January and May, it can bear fruit by artificial pollination, and the fruit takes half a year to mature.
2. 3 parts of saprophyll soil, 2 parts of mountain soil, 2 parts of humus soil, and 3 parts of sand soil are mixed to make cultivation soil, which is used after exposure.
3. Soak the seeds in warm water for 36 hours, and then sow on demand after the seeds are fully absorbed and expanded.
4. The temperature is controlled between 22 and 25 ° C after sowing, and the seeds will germinate after 30 to 40 days.
5. After the seedlings have grown 2 to 3 leaves, bring the group to the pot.
6, put potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus as the base fertilizer on the bottom of the pot, and plant the seedlings into the watering and maintenance.
The method of dividing pocket coconuts
1. Under suitable temperature conditions in late winter and early spring, seedlings are isolated by splitting method.
2. Select grass charcoal and perlite mixed substrate, and pottery sand grains at the bottom.
3. Choose a smaller plastic pot and plant the pocket coconut seedlings that have been planted separately, planting 3 to 4 plants per pot.
What should I do if the pocket coconut is long?
1, normal height: under normal circumstances, the height of the potted plant of the pocket coconut is not allowed to exceed one meter, and the length is too high will affect its aesthetic sense and will also affect the growth.
2, with the small plant control height: pocket coconut 30 to 50 cm is the most beautiful. Controlling the growth height can be combined with several smaller plants in the lower part of the pocket coconut, making up for the thinness of the roots, inhibiting the crazy growth of the roots, and increasing the beauty of the potted plants.
3, air pressure strip control height: the use of plastic film wrapped moss at the appropriate height of the plant, stimulate its long root system, cut down and planted at the lowest place of the pot.
Home care method for pocket coconuts
1, the maintenance of light: pocket coconut likes half shade environment, so in the hot sun will become yellow leaf color, so care for pocket coconut, should be placed in a bright position next to the indoor window.
2, maintenance temperature: pocket coconut like temperature, the appropriate temperature in 18-24 °C, when the temperature is lower than 13 °C, pocket coconut will enter a dormant state. In winter, it is best not to be lower than 10 ° C.
3, maintenance and watering: pocket coconut likes water, during its growth, should keep the soil moist, into the dormancy period, should wait until the potting soil is dry after watering.
4, potting soil maintenance: potting soil with humus soil, peat soil mixed, remember to use heavy soil, clay soil drainage is poor, easy to lead to rotten root phenomenon.
5, pruning: in the spring to cut it short, to prevent the branches from growing taller and taller, so that the branches are more robust.
Where is pocket coconut suitable for?
Usually we will use pocket coconuts to decorate the living room, conference room, bar, study and other indoor places, which can make the interior look more tropical and atmospheric.
When planting pocket coconuts, it is necessary to control the height of the plant can not be higher than 1 meter, its stem is very straight, there is no branching, and emerald green leaves will grow at the top of the stem.
Pocket coconuts will bloom in the spring, the flowers are generally yellow, but also with the same color of small fruits, the aesthetics are very high, the cultivation of pocket coconuts need careful care, so as to make it more beautiful.
Hydroponic method of pocket coconut
1. Select potted plants with robust growth, wash the roots and then water them.
2, the root system is slender, the new root germination is slow, the old root is brown, the application of pottery grains, wheat rice stone and other granular matrix fixed plants, cover up the root system is not beautiful, after the new root germination, you can cut off the old root, change to water culture.
3, if the pocket coconut branches are luxuriant, do not put too many branches in a basin water nourishment, live use a mini container for a single plant water, or three or five plants into a container for cultivation.
How to care for hydroponic pocket coconuts?
1, after growing up to change the pot: the hydroponic environment of new roots germination is slow, after the roots are full, cut off 1/3 of the roots and dry yellow leaves, rinse, replace with the larger pot.
2. Watering attention: water 2 or 3 times a day in summer, and control watering in winter. Wash the fixed substrate for 6-8 weeks and change the water. See the water level drop, timely replenish the water to the specified position.
3, light requirements: hydroponic pocket coconuts should be placed in the shade and ventilation out of the breeding. Leaves that are too strong in light will turn yellowish-green.
4, temperature: the optimal temperature for the growth of pocket coconuts is between 20-30 ° C, 13 ° C into dormancy, winter should not be lower than 10 ° C. Do a good job of keeping warm in winter.
5. Fertilization: during the growth period, water the hydroponic nutrient solution every 2-3 weeks. For example, 901 soilless cultivation nutrient solution or flower treasure needs to be diluted 1000 to 1500 times.
Pocket coconut grows fast
1, pots: family farming, with the most common white plastic pots on the line, of course, mud pots are better.
2, soil: according to the size of the pot configuration of special soil for raising flowers, generally two parts of peat soil plus a part of saprophyll soil plus a part of river sand and a little bit of rotten cake fertilizer, mixed can be.
3, light: pocket coconuts like to grow in a cool place, so do not place a balcony to raise, to move into the indoor sunshine soft place to raise.
4, humidity: placed too dark and damp place breeding is not enough, which will cause the leaf weakening, root rot, and may die.
5, temperature: pocket coconut likes to grow in warm places, 20 to 30 degrees Celsius is the best growth temperature. In summer, the indoor temperature should not exceed thirty-three degrees Celsius, and it is best to control it at about fifteen degrees Celsius in winter.
6, water: pocket coconut like water, water pouring does not matter, but can not accumulate water. Remember to water frequently in the summer, and also spray water frequently on the foliage.
7, fertilizer management is relatively simple, generally apply fertilizer twice a year.
How often do pocket coconuts water?
1. Summer: about twice a day to ensure that the living environment of the plant is moist. Generally choose to water in the morning, other seasons can be watered at any time you want, there are no special requirements.
2, winter: winter is generally about ten days to water once, water thoroughly.
3, precautions: watering generally wait until the plant looks very dry before watering, each watering should be watered thoroughly, the growing season can be more watered.
Pocket coconut flower language
Pocket Coconut Flower Language: Vitality. The English species name of the pocket coconut means beautiful and exquisite, so the flower language and symbolism embodied in its English name are "vitality".
A remedy for yellowing of pocket coconut leaves
1, long-term water shortage: pocket coconut growth rate is very fast, if the water supply is insufficient, will lead to the phenomenon of yellowing of leaves. Water frequently to keep the pot soil moist, so as to ensure the healthy growth and development of the plant.
2, the light is too strong: pocket coconut likes semi-humid, semi-shady environment, too strong light will make pocket coconut fade or yellow, losing the original gloss and ornamental value. Pocket coconuts should be placed in places where daily scattered light is sufficient for maintenance.
3, dry air: low humidity will lead to leaf wilting. Frequent foliar spraying is carried out to increase the air humidity and ensure the normal growth and development of the plant.
4, improper fertilization: pocket coconut needs fertilizer ability is not strong, a small amount of fertilizer can supply growth needs, do not often fertilize.
5. Pests and diseases: Infected with pests and diseases in summer, resulting in yellowing of leaves. During the growth of pocket coconuts, a ventilated environment and breathable soil are required. The occurrence of disease can be sprayed with bacillus and tolbutzin for prevention and control.
Pest control methods for pocket coconuts
1. Brown leaf roundworm: the use of red-spotted lip ladybird for predation, insect treatment. When the larvae appear in large numbers, a 40% oxidized 1000-fold liquid spray can be sprayed once a week.
2, anthrax: strengthen the maintenance of plants, pay attention not to bruise the leaves, spray water on the leaves, so that they remain clean. In summer, spray 1% equal amounts of Bordeaux solution every 10 days.
3, leaf spot disease and root rot: in the high temperature season, pay attention to ventilation and soil permeability. If necessary, it can be sprayed with tolbutazine and bacillus control.
Pocket coconut blossoms?
Pocket coconuts will flower, generally in the spring, but pocket coconuts are more difficult to flower, due to the influence of climate and environment to flower or not flower. In the general potting situation, basically will not flower, but if you are a flower lover, careful care, and give enough nutrients, so that the pocket coconut accumulates a certain amount of nutrients, it will grow flower buds, and flower, but the flowering process is very slow. The flower buds of the pocket coconut will grow small yellow balls, which is its flower.
Precautions for the flowering period of pocket coconuts
1, pocket coconut is a kind of plant that is not easy to flower, and it will flower only when it has sufficient nutrients.
2, provide a warm and humid environment, reasonable water control, dry season often watering, rainy season less watering, as long as the pot soil is wet, do not water.
3, summer and autumn dry season, to often spray water on the leaves, to ensure the humidity of the leaves, but also to make the leaves clean and beautiful.
4, the prevention and control of diseases, such as brown spot disease, not timely prevention, leaves turn yellow, affecting the flower buds, must be sprayed with drugs, or ventilation, reduce the temperature.
How to trim pocket coconuts
1, pruning time: a whole year can be pruned. It is generally better to prune in the spring and summer, and new branches germinate quickly during the growing season.
2, trim the shear to be flat: when trimming, be sure to ensure that it is flat, do not have a tear, you can grind it flat when necessary.
3, pruning spacing: pay attention to the shear and the bud eye on the stem node should maintain a relatively large distance, otherwise this plant will be easy to wither.
4. Plastic surgery: In order to see the effect, you can trim the shape at any time. Cut off the branches and dead branches of pocket coconuts that affect aesthetics.
Is pocket coconut suitable for the bedroom?
Pocket coconuts, like other plants, absorb oxygen at night and release carbon dioxide, which is not very good when placed in the bedroom, which will reduce the indoor oxygen concentration and muddy the air, thus affecting sleep. It is still okay to occasionally put it in the bedroom during the day to play an aesthetic role, and at night it is necessary to move it outside the bedroom.