All about dipsis

It will be useful for a large number of gardeners to know everything about dipsis, they should find out what yellowish dipsis and other types of flowers are. Caring for a palm tree at home has its own characteristics, and plant seeds must also be used correctly. When growing dipsis, it is worth finding out why the leaves are drying out, and how the treatment of diseases should be organized.

Botanists believe that dipypsis is a vivid representative of the palm or arec family. In nature, this genus includes at least 150 species (according to some sources, 162) that populated Madagascar and the adjacent Comoros. There, such palms cover mainly the wet forest zone. The appearance of dipsis was also noted:

• in El Salvador;
• in the Antilles;
• in Puerto Rico;
• in Cuba;
• in Haiti and Jamaica.

But representatives of this genus also exist in Asia. They also inhabit the rainforests there. Described are the dipsis in the Andaman Islands, located between India and Myanmar. The alternative name of the plant - chrysalidocarpus - is associated with the appearance of its fruits, associated with golden pupae of butterflies. Representatives of the genus are both single-trunk and bushy types.

They can grow up to 10 m.But this is only in natural conditions, and indoor and garden gypsis rarely exceeds 5 m. Smooth stems and green coloration are typical of the palm. At a young age, culture rivals the reed in subtlety. When it ripens, it thickens and becomes more like bamboo. The foliage of dipsis grows up to 2 m long. Its width can reach 0.8-0.9 m. The fan-dissected leaves themselves look very interesting. The visual effect is complemented by a leathery surface and non-standard colors. The petioles have small black scales; sometimes cultivars are distinguished by a bluish or bright green color of the petioles themselves.

This palm tree is characterized by paniculate inflorescences. They are characterized by an axillary nature of development and are densely branched.... The inflorescences reach 0.5-0.6 m in length. Usually, the dipsis flower blooms in spring and summer. When kept at home, it is very difficult to achieve flowering. The fruits of this palm are small and round. They are golden yellow in color. The appearance of large seeds, colored in green tones, is characteristic. Seeds are needed not only for reproduction. They themselves can become a good decoration in the interior, a raw material for beads and rosary beads, and other elegant accessories. Dipsis is not too whimsical to the conditions of detention. It is a self-pollinated plant. Growth rates can vary greatly.

Biologists cannot yet determine how many species of dipsis are found in the wild. There are different assessments of experts - from 9 to 20 varieties. But only 2 types were found to be widely applicable in indoor culture.

• Dipsis yellowish (aka chrysalidocarpus yellowing) - the usual bush form of palm trees. In natural conditions, its bushes are dense and dense. Young shoots extend directly from the roots. Dense groups of trunks are preserved during cultivation in culture. Feathery two-meter leaves are created from narrow leaf blades. The foliage of this species forms a gorgeous spreading crown.As it develops, it bends in the manner of an arc.
• Madagascar chrysalidocarpus - classic type of palm trees. She only has one barrel. At the very base, it expands slightly. The trunk is approximately 20-25 cm thick. The smooth trunk is covered with well-visible rings. They appear when old foliage falls. The Madagascar variety has a feathery structure of leaves and their bundle-like arrangement. The foliage itself is formed by narrow plates with a characteristic shine. Its length reaches 45 cm, and the total plant height can be up to 9 m.

For growing dipsis, it is recommended to use young seedlings. They are bought most often in special nurseries or a flower shop. But the purchase of planting material in the online store should be treated with caution. Experts believe that it is best to take seedlings with a height of at least 1 m. They are usually characterized by increased immunity and are easier to take root on new lands. It is useful to check the condition of the plant. The presence of rot and dryness of foliage, the appearance of mechanical damage is strictly unacceptable. Growing palms from seeds is allowed. However, this method takes a lot of time and effort. Reproduction of adult plants is possible by dividing the bush.

Cultivation of dipsis from seeds is possible in the spring or summer months. A high temperature must be maintained near the plant. Greenhouses with bottom heating are optimal. The soil should be fertile and with a loose structure. The weak acid reaction of the earth is very important. A good planting substrate is a planting mixture for palms or citrus crops. When self-preparing the substrate, use:

• 4 shares of sod land;
• 2 shares of leafy soil;
• 1 share of humus and coarse sand.

Both branded and self-prepared version of the mixture needs to be disinfected... Otherwise, dipsis can easily die under the influence of microbes and harmful macroorganisms. Most often it is possible to neutralize dangerous creatures by heating in the oven.

Disinfection in the oven takes 30-45 minutes. Steam treatment is also acceptable. The sieve is preliminarily covered with 2-3 layers of gauze, and only on top of it the substrate is poured. This entire assembly is placed on top of a bucket of bubbling water. The soil under the lid is heated for exactly 90 minutes, remembering to stir it 3 or 4 times for the sake of uniformity of the process.

The palm also needs drainage. To create the corresponding layer, apply:

• small fraction pebbles;
• expanded clay;
• clay battle.

Containers for this culture are advised to choose more sustainable. The section is determined simply: it exceeds the coverage of the root system (with a lump) by 30-40 mm. A drainage hole must be provided. It is better to take the pots themselves from plastic, ceramic or wood, but metal pots will not work. It is preferable to use light containers that do not overheat in hot weather. Before disembarking, the tanks are thoroughly washed in a strong solution of laundry soap, and then scalded with boiling water. The thickness of the drainage layer is 30-40 mm. When removing dipsis from a technical pot, it is necessary to avoid the destruction of the old earthen coma. The plant is placed strictly in the center of the new container. All voids are carefully filled, and when backfilling, the walls are easily tapped so that everything is evenly distributed.

It is not so easy to grow Dipsis at home. He will have to be carefully looked after. Maintaining a stable temperature is essential for this crop.High-quality insolation and standard humidity levels are also very significant. Sometimes you have to help the plant at home to resist pathologies and pests.

You should not move the flower immediately after purchase. This is important even if it has already outgrown its capacity. Only after getting used to it is the possibility of transplantation achieved. It is necessary to keep the palm warm year-round. A good result depends not only on the quality of the characteristics, but also on their stability.

It is necessary to irrigate the palm evenly. Any overdrying or waterlogging is unacceptable. In spring and summer, watering should be abundant - provided that the soil dries out in the upper third of the pot. In winter, water the plant sparingly. Overflow can provoke root rot.

Overdried chrysalidocarpus may suffer from dry tips. In a state of disrepair, it will simply die out. It is undesirable to pour water on the base of the trunks, because then it will fall into the gaps between the petioles. Do not use water that is too hard and saturated with a large amount of chlorine. It is better to defend it, and ideally use the collected rain, or buy bottled water.

Dipsis appreciates humid air, like all tropical plants. To make it more beautiful, you need to systematically spray the foliage.... Overdried leaves develop more slowly. They can grow smaller and pale. Against the background of active growth in spring and summer, spraying should be carried out every 2-3 days; during the autumn and winter months, the spray bottle should not be used often.

Fertilizers are applied during the growing season. The palm tree does not have a pronounced rest period. In winter and in the autumn months, they simply lay in half as much dressing as usual. During the spring and summer, the plant is fed at least 2 times.

The crop will look very well-groomed if all dried leaves are systematically removed. We must also get rid of those that are mechanically damaged. Cutting is done only after the petioles have dried. It is necessary to remove all excess lateral shoots that inhibit the development of the main stem. Dipsis can be trimmed in any seasons, the main thing is to use a sharp, disinfected instrument.

Dipsis has to be transplanted quite often. Overgrowth in an old pot can be recognized by protruding roots. They will come out through the drainage holes. The palm trees are usually replanted annually. The most mature specimens are transplanted after 2 or 3 years.

Very large palms are difficult to transplant. Instead, they are often limited to replacing the top layer of the earth (approximately 50 mm thick). It must be remembered that the plant is subjected to severe stress during transplantation. The less disturbing the root system is in the process, the better.

Yellowish dipsis is bred using seeds. The rules are the same as for other palms... You can wait for the emergence of seedlings in 60-90 days. To make the plant more decorative, several seeds are sown in each pot. Daughter offspring appear near the base of the stems, which emerge from the adventitious buds. The offspring obtained in this way are carefully separated during disembarkation. Dipsis seeds sprout in most cases. They are sown in the spring or summer months. The propagation substrate for this plant may contain:

• peat;
• sand;
• sphagnum (which is chopped finely).

Such a culture germinates with stable heating of the earth. It is advisable to sow planting material in indoor greenhouses. Seedlings usually hatch after 30-40 days. With further development, the plant needs to provide a temperature of 18 to 22 degrees.Cultivation of dipsis by daughter offspring is no more difficult than by seed. Such offspring are separated as carefully as possible. It is better to combine this procedure with a plant transplant. The cuttings must be planted in soil suitable for young plants. The best option is 2 parts of humus, 1 part of humus, 1 part of leafy soil, 1 part of compost. Cuttings should be watered abundantly and kept warm for effective germination.

For dipsis, they are dangerous:

• various ticks;
• scabbards;
• mealybugs.

The use of insectoacaricides helps to suppress such pests. Along with Karbofos and Aktara, Vermitek and Aktofit can also be used. With mistakes in care, the palm sometimes suffers from:

• root rot;
• fusarium;
• leaf spots;
• anthracnose;
• other fungal and bacterial infections.

With a lack of water, the leaves dry out first. The tips turn yellow first. The problem is solved by active spraying. You can put saucers next to the plant, where water is poured. If neither these measures nor humidifiers help, you will have to feed the crop.

Sometimes flower growers are faced with the fact that the bush disintegrates, falls apart. The reasons are usually the same as in the previous case. Brown spots, as well as black dots that appear on the tips of the foliage, usually indicate an excess of fluoride and too active feeding. In summer, brown and yellow spots can indicate sunburn. The right solution is to move to less lit places.

Stunted growth and pale green foliage often indicate nitrogen deficiency. The yellowing of old leaves is associated with low potassium saturation.