Geonoma

Family. Arecaceae.

Origin. Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.

Description. Geonoma is an evergreen small graceful palm with feathery leaves. In nature it reaches 3 - 6 m in height. The leaves are dark green, 25 - 150 cm long, located on petioles 20 to 50 cm long and form a lush crown. The inflorescences are a branched spadix up to 30 cm long. The flowers are arranged spirally. After flowering, round fruits with a diameter of 1 - 1.5 cm are formed. There are stemless species.

Height. 3 - 6 m.

Geonoma - care at home

Temperature conditions

In the warm season, normal room temperature is suitable, in winter - not lower than 15 ° C.

Lighting

In autumn and winter, place the pot with the plant as close to the light as possible; in summer, this palm tree must be shaded from direct sunlight.

Substrate

The optimal substrate contains turf soil, leaf humus and coarse sand to improve drainage.

Feeding

During the period of active growth, use complex fertilizers 2 times a month.

Air humidity

It tolerates the dry air of heated rooms quite well and does not need spraying. Can't stand cold drafts.

Soil moisture

Water deeply in the summer, but allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. You can even leave the water in the tray for a day. In the cold season, reduce watering. Use only water at room temperature. 

Transplant

In the spring. Adult specimens are replanted every 3 to 4 years. Young - every 2 years, until reaching maximum height, in larger pots.

Reproduction

Seeds sown in spring in a loose, moist substrate. Keep the crops warm and cover them with glass or a plastic cap to maintain humidity levels.