Tsikas is a palm tree that grows very slowly, it can grow by 3 cm per year and release 1-2 leaves. More than 200 species of this plant are known.
Reproduction in a vegetative way
After the appearance of shoots, which are mainly located near the main stem on the surface of the soil, it is possible to propagate cicas.
- It is necessary to cut off the process with a sharp knife and remove all the leaves.
- Treat the cut with a fungicide, then soak in a root growth stimulator.
- Prepare the ground. To do this, mix coarse sand and pour in equal proportions, water abundantly. Make a 3 cm depression.
- Place the appendage in the recess and sprinkle with soil.
- It is necessary to maintain a temperature of 27-29 ° C, the lighting should not be bright.
- The rooting process can take a year.
Care
- Watering should be moderate, it is better to dry the soil.
- The lighting should be bright, but without direct sunlight.
- The temperature must be maintained in the winter period 11-15 ° C, in the summer period 15-35 ° C.
- For the soil, the most optimal will be a mixture of pebbles, coal, tree bark, peat, overflow, expanded clay in equal proportions.
- The plant needs to be fed 2-3 times a year. For this, it is better to use granular fertilizers.
- The plant needs to be repotted every 2-3 years. When replanting, it is necessary to replace the soil with a new one.
- Once a month, you can rinse the cicas leaves under warm water.
