1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
1.2 How to Plant?
1.3 Plant Maintenance
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
1.4.2 In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
1.4.4 In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
1.5.2 Soil Type
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
1.8 Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun