Among the green pets that master the windowsills of amateur gardeners, there are certainly plants that resemble a palm tree. Such is the yuka (flower). How to care for him, consider in more detail. His homeland is North America. In height, an adult, evergreen tree plant can reach four meters. Its leaves are very beautiful, shaped like a sword. Their color is emerald, the shade changes depending on the lighting. Flowers are like white bells. Inflorescences are large, their size can reach 200 centimeters.
Do you want your yuka (flower) to take root well? How to care for her, prompt experienced flower growers, publications on the pages of specialized magazines. The plant loves warmth and light. Therefore, in the room where the "palm tree" is located, the temperature must be maintained at + 20-25 ° C, and in winter - ten degrees above zero. Drafts should be avoided. The plant is very sensitive to them and can die due to lower pressure. We must not allow the direct rays of the sun to fall on the flower, so the pot with the plant should be placed so that from it to the window was a distance of one and a half to two meters.
Only after many years, when it becomes an adult, does a flower appear on the yuka plant. How to care for him during this period? First of all, a large indoor “palm tree” requires periodic transplantation and ensuring good drainage. This is done in order to renew the soil once every two to three years, and to protect the plant from decay.
A guest from the tropics loves moisture. In winter, more frequent watering is required (twice a day), since the air in the apartment during this period becomes dry. In summer, it is necessary to water abundantly, but rarely, and only if the top layer of the soil dries up. So that the plant does not die, waterlogging of the earth must be avoided. From this, its roots and stem may suffer, rot appears. It is better to start watering with spraying to determine the required level of humidity.
Like any other plant, it suffers from Yuka-flower diseases. How to care for him in this case and what needs to be done to protect the green pet? First of all, it is worth observing the state of its leaves. So, if their tips turn brown, this indicates that the air is too dry. If they darken and curl, it means that the room has a low temperature. When bright dry spots appear on the foliage, measures must be taken: move the plant away from direct sunlight. But at the same time, if the lower leaves of the plant turn yellow and die, do not worry. This is a natural process for a growing flower.
We can assume that yuka is a garden flower, its reproduction is possible by apical cuttings, seeds. For the same purpose, segments of its trunk are suitable. In Russia, in the south, two species of plants and hybrid varieties are bred.
Top dressing is introduced from April to September with a frequency of once in 2-4 weeks. The best option is to spray the underside of the palm leaves with a solution of mineral fertilizers.
Now you know what you need to do to safely grow a yuka flower, how to care. The photo clearly demonstrates that this plant can decorate a spacious living room.