How to raise the duck foot wood in winter?

There are four main reasons why the leaves of white palm droop and become soft. If it is caused by water shortage, the potted plants should be moved to a cool and ventilated place, and a little water should be given until they are thoroughly watered. If it is caused by water big rotten roots, it is necessary to take off the white palm, cut off the rotten roots, and re-pot after drying the roots. If it is caused by frostbite, the frostbitten leaves should be cut off and the maintenance temperature should be raised. If it is caused by insolation, pull the sunshade net to block the light.

1. Reduce watering

Although it likes humid environment, the temperature is low in winter, the growth rate of plants becomes slow, and the water demand is low.Therefore, it is necessary to reduce watering, if it is easy to rot roots in humid environment for a long time, it will affect growth and development.At this time, watering usually once a half month can meet the demand, it is best to let the soil in a slightly dry state, which is beneficial to winter.

2. Adequate illumination

It likes the growth environment of half shade, summer should be placed in the shade, and winter light is very soft, should be placed in a place with bright light.It is best to be on the balcony or windowsill indoors, so as to ensure the temperature, but also more sunshine, such an environment can ensure normal growth, not easy to be frostbitten.

3. Appropriate temperature

It is native to the tropics and is not hardy.In winter, the temperature is generally low, so it must be moved to indoor management after cooling.If there is no heating in the room and the temperature can not be well controlled, it is recommended to put on plastic bags and poke holes in them for ventilation to avoid frostbite.Indoor heating, to stay away from heating equipment, otherwise easy to burn.

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4. Fertilizer stopping treatment

Its growth rate is very slow in winter. Generally, the nutrients contained in the soil can meet the demand. It is recommended to stop fertilizing.If fertilization is carried out in disorder, it will easily lead to soil hardening, which will bring fertilizer damage and affect growth.