How to take care of the newly bought Hawaiian coconut

1. How to care for the newly bought Hawaiian coconut

When you first buy the Hawaiian coconut, you need to provide it with a comfortable growing environment and give it enough water. However, be careful not to let water accumulate in the pot, otherwise the roots of the plant will rot. There is no need to apply fertilizer for now. Wait until it returns to normal growth state and then apply fertilizer normally. Place it in a warm and well-ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight, and give it some scattered light appropriately.

2. Specific breeding methods

1. Soil: Hawaiian coconut is more suitable for growing in loose, fertile, well-ventilated and water-permeable soil rich in humus. The potting soil can be made into nutrient soil by yourself using leaf mold, garden soil, river sand, etc., and then add a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to mix it.

2. Temperature: Hawaiian coconut is suitable for growing in a warm environment. When you first buy it, you need to keep it in an environment with a temperature of about 20℃ for maintenance. It is a tropical plant and is not very cold-resistant. It will stop growing when the temperature drops below 10℃. It is necessary to take cold-proof measures in advance in winter to ensure that it can survive the winter safely.

3. Light: Hawaiian coconut is extremely shade-tolerant. When you first buy it, you can place it in a cool and well-ventilated place for maintenance, avoiding direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves of the plant will be easily damaged. It is suitable for long-term indoor placement. During the cultivation process, appropriate shade should be provided in summer to avoid strong sunlight at noon that will burn the leaves.

4. Water: Hawaiian coconut needs sufficient water during its growth period. When you just buy it, you can water it once every 2-3 days. Each time you water it, you must water it thoroughly, but be careful not to let water accumulate in the pot, otherwise the roots of the plant will easily rot. Under normal circumstances, the plant needs more watering in summer, preferably supplemented by foliar spraying. When the temperature is below 15℃, reduce watering and stop spraying leaves. When the temperature is below 10℃, the plant basically stops growing. At this time, water less to help improve its cold resistance.

5. Fertilization: Hawaiian coconut has a high demand for fertilizer. When it is first bought, it grows slowly and the nutrients in the soil are sufficient for its growth, so there is no need to fertilize it for the time being. During the normal growth period, it needs to be fertilized 1-2 times a month between May and November each year, either farmyard manure or compound fertilizer. Potted planting can also be combined with foliar fertilizer spraying to make the leaves greener.