Palms are arboreal or shrub plants of the class Monocots, belonging to the order Espadicifloras and to the family Palmae that carry a tuft or crown of leaves on the top of a generally single stem and not branched denominated stipe and constitute one of The main botanical groups of ornamental interest. More than 200 genera and about 3,000 species live in the tropics and subtropics all over the world. The vast majority of palm species come from the tropical regions of America, Malaysia, and warm places in Africa.
The palms are excellent as singular plants, constituting in themselves points with a special attraction if they have enough space. Groups of a single species are usually very effective, especially when polarization is avoided and plants of different sizes are used.
Irrigation and fertilization of palms trees
Irrigation: must be frequent since a palm tree is planted in the garden until it is about 2 years old. After this period the palm tree will already be established in the earth and will be able to maintain itself with the rainwater or with little irrigation. Many species are resistant to drought, but there are more demanding species that live in the Nature next to the margins of rivers and marshes. The Palmettos, originating in the western Mediterranean, are among the palm trees that need less water to survive.
Fertilizer: In general, they do not require nutrient rich soils. However if you pay every year thank you for growing quickly and offering palms of intense green color, if the soil is poor and bad you should pay more reason.
The subscriber can do it by choosing an organic or a mineral. Either option is good. You can even make a stronger subscriber by tossing both in the same year.
Organic fertilizer: Provides around the palm 1 kilo of manure, mulch, peat, etc. And mix it lightly with a hoe. Just bury it a little, not caves more than 5 centimeters deep because you would damage the surface roots. This organic matter will provide nutrients as it decomposes and will improve the soil structure.
Mineral fertilizer: It provides in spring about 50 grams per palm of mineral fertilizer of slow release or of a complex fertilizer 15-15-15. Another option is to spread the fertilizer in 2 or 3 times throughout the year, especially in sandy soils.
