In order for a date palm tree to grow first on the windowsill, and subsequently in a large pot on the floor, great effort is not required. This plant is certainly beloved by the mistresses because of its exotic appearance, but not only because of this. The attractiveness of many gardeners and the simplicity of growing, and its undemanding care.
Landing
In order to grow a date palm from a house stone, first of all, you need to have the stone itself. To do this, just go to the store and buy dates. What to do next, I think, requires no explanation.
Option one
So, the seed of the future palm is available. It needs to be doused with hot (not boiling) water of about 70-80 degrees and left in it for a day. The best soil for germination is a mixture of peat with sawdust or sand. The date palm at home from the seed will sprout much faster if you cover the pot with a seed with moss on top and periodically moisten it. All this is covered by glass. The optimum temperature for germination is 25 ° C.
A very important condition here is that the soil should not dry out. The first shoots can be expected after 2.5 months, then the glass can then be removed.
Second option
Date palm at home from the seed can be grown in another way. Seed is planted in a mixture of soil, offered in a large assortment in specialized stores. Even a universal option is suitable here. Landing of the bone occurs in this soil without any processing and in an upright position. The main condition here again is not to dry the land, and it is advisable to resort to this method of landing in late winter or early spring.
Germination will occur after about 2.5-3 months.
Transfer
When the sprout reaches 10 centimeters in height, it can be transplanted into a small pot (if it did not initially germinate in it). The date palm at home from the stone at this stage should grow in small containers, otherwise it can rot.
An important point - when transplanting, you do not need to deepen the neck of the plant very much.
Higher and higher
Cirrus leaves date palm from the stone (photo next) will give only the third year. To ensure normal growth and development of the plant, it needs to be transplanted as it grows into larger and larger pots. A layer of expanded clay can be laid at the bottom of the pot, and the best option for the soil is a mixture of peat, sand and soddy soil (some use the same soil purchased in the store and get similar results).
Until the age of five, the date palm at home from the seed should be transplanted once a year, after that (up to fifteen years) - once every 2-3 years, then only after 6 years.
Care
Periodically , palm leaves should be wiped with a damp cloth. In the summer she needs plentiful watering, in the winter a lot of water is not required. A prerequisite - the plant must be constantly sprayed. Direct rays of the sun can damage him, despite the fact that it loves light. If the leaves start to turn yellow, you need to monitor whether sufficient watering is carried out.
Additional Information
Palms bear fruit only when they reach 15 meters in height, so it is impossible to get a crop at home.
A plant in nature can live 150-200 years. There is no data on such a growth period at home, but in any case, with proper care, it will delight its owners for a long time.