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Washingtonia (part 2)


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14 Jul : 13:01

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The genus includes two sail palms, which resemble the external Pritchardia, in whose family were up in 1879.
Washingtonia develop strong stems swollen at the base, which can become very high and constitute almost round fans, which unlike many species of palms, not less, when they reached a certain age, they turn upside down and wrap the trunk and put one above another petticoats. Hence the exact American name.
Family: Arecaceae, palm.

Origin: Motherland of the palm is northwest Mexico and the southwestern United States. It occurs along with other vegetation in the area in valleys near water bodies, but also in dry areas.

Mestorastene: old copies of sunshine and a light to young polusenchesto.

Substrate: Optimal soil or clay garden soil with sand.

Irrigation, fertilization: In the period of growth is watered thoroughly and August natoryava in 14 days with reduced doses.

Important: do not pour in the heart of the plant to incorruptible.

Winter: The light at 5-8oS. Watered a little. Young plants to transplant in spring, but only if the old tuff push out of court. Good drainage is needed!

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