Cicas: Care Rules

To date, approximately 180 plants of this species. At home, mainly growncicadobacter. This species is very popular among lovers of indoor plants. Outwardly it looks very elegant and peculiar. The powerful columnar trunk of an adult cicatrix of a drooping may reach a height up to 2.5 meters. The apex of the crown is a hard palm leaf, to the touch as if covered with wax.

Naturally, in room conditions, achievemaximum dimensions of cicada is almost impossible, because it grows very slowly and requires constant care. Usually in apartments the maximum height that cicada achieves is 30-50 cm.

During the year, the cicada can grow only onerow of leaves. Seeds are formed in cones on a female plant on the top of the trunk. Seed is a large, about 3-5 cm in length, orange. Growing plants in the room conditions very rarely give seeds, even for experienced florists it is almost impossible. Blooms also rarely.

Cycas are grown mainly because of its beautiful exotic leaves. Correctly grown tsikas in the room conditions looks very extravagant.

In order to provide your pet with the necessary conditions, it should be borne in mind that this is a tropical plant. Requires high humidity. Therefore, cicada must be periodicallySpray and wash off the dust from the leaves under the shower, only make sure that the water does not flood the soil in which the palm grows. Therefore, during showering, it is recommended to close the pot with a dense plastic bag, leaving only leaves outside.

Relatively Cycas is unpretentious to temperature fluctuations. It grows quite well in both warm andcool rooms. In winter, when the plant begins a period of rest, the temperature should be slightly lower than in the summer. In the summer, the same cicada can be safely put on a balcony or garden, the only thing to consider is that the plant is not in a draft or a strong wind.

Staying in the fresh air will help to harden the cicada and will promote more active growth of the leaves.

As a tropical plant, very fond of cicada bright lighting. In the period of active growth, it needs direct sunlight.

In summer, cicada is necessary water abundantly. It is desirable that the water you are wateringplant, does not contain a large number of salts, otherwise it can lead to diseases, from which the root system of the plant suffers. It is best to use rain or melt water. Suitable water is also suitable.

Periodically cicada requires fertilizer. This should be done no more than once a month. Make sure that the top dressing does not contain calcium and magnesium salts. You can use complex organic fertilizers or fertilizers for palms.

Before the cicad reached the age of five, his It is necessary to transplant annually. After this, the frequency of transplants can be reducedup to once every five years. Transplant should be very quickly and accurately. Try not to damage the earthen, do not shake or wash the roots. Just move the earthen lump to the roots in a slightly larger pot and sprinkle it with earth.

Cycas can be propagated by seeds or offspring, which can appear on the trunk of an adult plant with proper care. A cut of a young plant should be treated with a, then planted in clean sand or perlite. During the entire period of rooting, it is necessary to keep the soil slightly moist. Sometimes this period lasts up to eight months.

It is believed that the presence of cicada in the house contributes to the normalization of the nervous and cardiovascular system, balances people and helps cope with nervous disorders.

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