Propagation: Cutting propagation is commonly used. In the growing season, the full top branches with a length of 8- 10 cm are cut off, slightly dried and inserted into the sand bed, and take root about 3 weeks after insertion. You can also use single-leaf cutting, cut the leaves and dry them, then insert them into the sand bed, take root about 4 weeks after insertion, and put them into the pot when the roots grow to 2-3 cm.
Cultivation: Change pots and add fertile soil every spring. Swallow's paw grows fast. In order to keep the plant plump, it is not advisable to have too much fertilizer and water. Water 2-3 times a week during the growing period, and strictly control watering in hot and humid July-August. Poor ventilation or excessive water shortage in midsummer can also cause leaves to turn yellow and fall off, so they should be maintained in a semi-shady place. After autumn, watering gradually decreases. When cultivating outdoors, avoid heavy rain, or there will be too much water in the roots, which will easily lead to the death of rotten roots. When changing pots every year or entering the house in autumn, we should pay attention to plastic pruning to make the plant shape more simple and elegant.
Pests and diseases: The main diseases are anthracnose and leaf spot, and 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder can be sprayed 1000 times. The indoor ventilation is poor, and the stems and leaves are vulnerable to scale insects. Use 40% omethoate emulsion 1000 times solution for spray killing.
Application: Swallow's palm has a tall and beautiful crown, green stems and leaves, and white flowers at the top, which is very elegant and unique. Decorative coffee tables and desks are more attractive if they are made into small bonsai with basin frames and gravel.
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