Phoenix

Phoenix

Family of palm trees. The native land is tropical and subtropical areas of Asia and Africa, Canary Islands. The sort includes about 17 kinds, but are extended, as room only 3 kinds: Phoenix canariensis, Phoenix dactylifera, Phoenix roebelenii .

The temperature should be moderated, winter temperature for date Canary and Dactylifera 8-16°C, for date of Robelena 15-20°C.

Very light place is necessary, the direct sun is useful. For uniform development of a crone, date periodically turn the different parties to light, thus the top of last young sheet should be directed to depth of a room, instead of to a window. In the summer whenever possible a date palm tree take out in a garden, a place choose protected from a wind.

Watering should be uniform, in the summer plentiful, in the winter moderated. If a plant to overdry, leaves hang also the form any more don't restore, if it happens, it is necessary to tie up shanks of leaves to a support. Besides, at drying of soil of Phoenix on leaves has stains. Phoenix loves regular, spraying and as from time to time it is useful to arrange a shower is better twice a day. Optimum humidity of air - 40-50 %.

Breeds by seeds, but it is difficult enough - at temperature not more low 25°C, sow in February-March. Seeds sprout within 2-3 months.





See also Types of Flowers