How to divide the miniature coconut palm and when is the best time to divide it into pots

1. How to divide the miniature coconut palm

1. Prepare flower pots: Before dividing the miniature coconut palm, you must first prepare new flower pots. Choose a new pot that has good air permeability. If the plant grows very lushly, you can prepare two more pots and divide it into three pots. If the plant grows normally, you can prepare an extra flowerpot and divide it into two pots.

2. Prepare the soil: When dividing the miniature coconut palm, use soil with good air permeability. Such soil is very beneficial to the growth of the roots of the seedlings and is more conducive to the survival of the plants. Specifically, it can be prepared by mixing leaf mold, loam and perlite.

3. To divide the plant: Remove the mother plant of the miniature coconut palm from the pot and gently shake off the soil on its roots. Then use a knife to cut it vertically from the rhizome connection, divide it into 2-3 equal parts, and plant it in new soil. When cutting, make sure that each plant has a certain number of roots to ensure that it can absorb nutrients normally and survive. If the plant has bad sprouts, you can also cut them off and plant them separately.

4. Later maintenance: Place the planted seedlings in a warm environment of about 20℃, water them in time, and keep the soil at a certain humidity. After a period of time, they will survive and start to grow.

2. When is the best time to divide the miniature coconut palm into pots?

It is recommended to divide the plants in spring or autumn. Because the plants grow fast during these two periods, the separated plants are easier to survive. If you want to divide the sprouts for planting, it is recommended to do it in late winter or early spring.