Palm hamedorea - This is an opportunity for each of us to start a piece of the south at home, which will remind us of summer, sun and amazing overseas sandy beaches. Homeland Hamedorei are warm rainforests of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula. Those who are engaged in the cultivation of indoor plants, cultivate this exotic plant due to the unusual feathery shape of its leaves, which have high decorative characteristics. By the way, sometimes you can find types of Hamedorea, with undivided, one-piece leaf plates.
Did you know? In nature, there are species of Hamedorei, possessing one or more trunks, and even Hamedorei-lianas.
Hamedorea refers to slow growing palms. When growing at home in a comfortable environment, it can reach a height of 90 to 120 centimeters, but in the natural environment there are instances reaching 5 meters. Flowers of the plant do not represent decorative value, and therefore, if you do not plan to get the seeds, they are recommended to be removed at the bud stage.
The right choice Hamedorei when buying
When buying a plant, then not to think why Hamedorea dries, it is necessary to take a very responsible attitude towards the choice of a future pet. Carefully inspect the plant for damage: if it has broken branches, improperly formed, twisted, dull or yellow leaves, then it is better to refuse to buy such an instance. Despite unpretentiousness, hamedorea very often suffers from root rot, and the yellow leaves and stunted plants look like more than eloquent proof that it is infected with phytoinfection.
In addition, when buying a palm tree, be sure to inspect it for infection by pests. If you notice tiny dots of greenish or brown color on the leaves or on the stem of the plant, then when purchasing such an instance, be prepared for the fact that you will have to fight against the ubiquitous spider mite.
What conditions to create for successful cultivation
Hamedorea is absolutely incalculable and unconnectedThey are tough, but, like all home plants, it will respond to the care and creation of comfortable conditions with a rich green color, cheerful appearance and excellent development. This plant is sure to test your nerves for durability, because it is rather slow, and therefore it is unlikely to please you with an active pace of development, rapid growth and large size. The healthy look of such a pet will be an excellent reward for the care and proper care of the plant.
Lighting
When choosing a place for Hamedorei, it should be remembered that it is very sensitive to direct sunlight, but it also tolerates shade and even a significant lack of light. The fact is that at home it grows in the shade of taller trees, and this makes it ideal for cultivation in home greenhouses and small apartments, characterized by poor natural lighting. Therefore, the main task of plant breeding - pick a place for the plant in the north or west side of the room where it will be reliably protected from the sun's rays, especially since it can be completely satisfied with only artificial light. If there is no other place, the palm tree will feel great in the depths of the room, away from the windows, which greatly simplifies its cultivation and makes it attractive for novice plant growers.
Temperature
Like all palm trees, Hamedorea loves a warm, but not hot climate. Therefore, if you can provide the plant with a temperature in summer from + 22 ° C to + 25 ° C, and in winter from + 16 ° C to + 18 ° C, then you will be surprised at the rich emerald color of its leaves and relatively fast growth rates. The plant does not tolerate extreme conditions, and therefore, a temperature drop below + 10 ° C will be critical for it and may lead to death.
Care for hamedorea at home
To grow at home overseas beauty, you do not have to spend a lot of time and effort. Having provided her with excellent watering, adequate humidity, periodic feeding, pruning and protection from pests, you can be sure that your pet gets everything you need for normal development.
Watering and humidity
Perhaps the main aspect in growing Hamedorei is to ensure high humidity. In all other matters, the beauty is quite patient, and minor errors in growing are unlikely to cause her significant discomfort. Hamedorea prefers a humid tropical climate, but at home you will not be able to reach the humidity of the tropics, and therefore daily spraying in the summer and 1 or 2 times a week in the winter will help relieve the plant from suffering.
The plant will also gratefully take baths under the shower, and, in addition, water procedures will wash away accumulated dust from its leaves. Also, for cleansing, you can wipe them with a wet sponge 1 or 2 times a month. Regular watering will help ensure a decent standard of living for the plant.
It is true that Hamedorea normally grows and develops, it will be necessary to observe the summer and winter regimes. During its cultivation, it is necessary to try to avoid complete drying, as well as excessive moisture of the earthy coma. In summer, the plant must be watered at least twice, but not more than three times a week. In winter, the palm will have to be watered once or maximum twice a week, avoiding even a slight drying up of the soil.
Important! Watering Hamedorei should only soft, well-settled or filtered water. High lime content will negatively affect growth quality and palm health.
Remember that excessive watering can be the main cause of rotting palm roots.
Top dressing palm trees
Due to the fact that the active growth stage of the palm tree falls on the period from April to August, it is at this time that it needs fertilization. Plant nutrition is carried out on average at least twice a month. As useful substances for Hamedorei use ready-made fertilizer "Palm", as they contain all the spectrum of useful substances necessary for the plant.
In winter and autumn, your palm tree will not require systematic fertilizer management: it’s quite sufficient if the plant receives fertilizer once a month during this period. If your pet has a healthy and flowering appearance, then you can do without the introduction of feed, as an excessive stimulation of palm growth in winter can cause the formation of weak and non-viable shoots, which will reduce the decorative characteristics of the plant. You should also avoid feeding in the first six months after transplantation of hamedorei.
Leaf pruning
In order for Hamedorea to grow normally, periodic removal of the leaves is necessary, because it is the trimming of the palm tree that is the most important component of its successful cultivation at home.
All yellowed or dried leaves are subject to removal, but following the procedure it is necessary to follow a few simple rules that will help ensure the health of the plant:
- Before pruning, it is necessary to wipe the inventory with alcohol, which will prevent its infection with phytoinfections;
- dry leaves are cut to live tissue;
- places of cuts are treated with fungicidal preparations.
Hamedorei pest and disease control
Hamedorea is the owner of excellent immunity, and therefore very rarely suffers from diseases. However, with improper care, the plant may be exposed to infection by various types of rot, leaf spotting or drying of the shoots. In this case, you should identify the cause of the problem, review the pet care regime and correct all the shortcomings. If the pests are severely contaminated by pests, insecticides will have to be used.
The most dangerous pests for Hamedorei are mealybug and spider mite. If you notice insects on the leaves of the plant, they should be thoroughly washed with warm water and with soap or dishwashing detergent. This procedure will not destroy insects, but will significantly reduce their population. When spider mite is destroyed, not only the plant should be washed, but the window sill, on which Hamedorea, as well as its pot and saucer stand, should be treated. To combat the pest, use drugs such as Akarin, Vertimek or Kleschevit.
The presence of the mealybug will give out small round plaques and a sticky secret formed on the back of the leaves of the plant. With a minor seeding is recommended to wipe the leaves and stems with alcohol or pharmaceutical tincture of calendula. If the above activities are ineffective, you will have to spray the tree with "Fourmotermog" or "Confidant". In the event that the root system of Hamedorei is affected by rot, then it will need to be transplanted, during which it is necessary to remove all the damaged areas and further correct the frequency of its irrigation.
Hamedorei transplant at home
Hamedorea is not capricious, but she needs an immediate transplant after purchase. This manipulation will serve as a guarantee of further successful development of the plant. In all other cases, palm transplantation is carried out in the middle of spring. Young specimens need frequent transplantation. This procedure is performed at least once a year. But the plant, which turned more than three years, such frequent changes in the place of growth are no longer needed, as it develops very slowly. Before transplanting, purchase a new pot for Hamedorei. Preference should be given to deep, but not wide specimens, since the root system of the palm tree is quite massive, and therefore a lot of space is required for its development. Wide containers are not suitable for the simple reason that the roots of the plant do not develop in width, but in length and the soil not mastered by the plant will sour, which will negatively affect the development of bushes. Adult palms are transplanted no more than once every three years.
Important! Hamedorea painfully reacts to the exposure of the root system.
Actually transplantation is performed very rarely, only in extreme cases: if the soil is infected with pests or palm roots are affected by rot. In all other cases, the transshipment is performed with full preservation of the basal earthen lump, since this plant has too delicate microscopic roots that are easily damaged. 
The important role played by the composition of the earth for the good development of Hamedorei. High-quality substrate consists of equal parts of turf land, perlite, humus and peat. Mandatory moment of successful cultivation of Hamedorei - arrangement of the drainage layer at the bottom of the pot, consisting of fine gravel or claydite.
Methods of reproduction Hamedorei
If you are going to breed Hamedorei, then you will probably be interested to know that the palm tree multiplies in several ways:
- seeds;
- basal processes;
- division of the bush.
Did you know? Unlike other palm trees, Hamedorea not only pleases plant growers with generous flowering, but also gives them their fruits.
Any of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages, and therefore each person must choose the most suitable option for themselves.
Growing from seed
Even a novice can grow Hamedorea from seeds at home. When buying seed should pay attention to the date of its production. The fact is that during storage they quickly grow old, which negatively affects their germination. About every month, seed germination is reduced by 10%. However, the seeds of Hamedorea can be obtained independently if you have plants of both sexes. In order to pollinate the palm-girl with a brush, it is necessary to collect pollen from the male and transfer it to the flowers placed on the female plants. After the palm fruits ripen, you just need to collect the seeds. Before planting, they are soaked for 5 or 6 days in water.
Important! Palm seeds have a very dense shell, and therefore, in order to sprout from them, plant growers cut them with a needle file.
After soaking, the grains are sown one by one in glasses filled with a peat-sand mixture, covered with plastic wrap and put in a warm place before germination. To prevent the seed material from becoming moldy, once a day, a film is lifted up on the cups for fresh air. 
In addition, it is necessary to systematically spray the ground in the glasses and prevent it from drying out. The period of seed germination is very long. Purchased options sprout over 6 or 8 months, and the collected ones will independently spend from 2 to 3 months. After the first leaf reaches 4 centimeters, the sprout must be transplanted into a regular palm substrate.
Division of the adult bush
Hamedorea reproduces beautifully by dividing the bush. This method is very simple and consists in planting several plants grown from densely planted seeds in their own pots.
Technology reproduction Hamedorei bush division:
- carefully remove the plant from the tank;
- we divide the bush into the required number of parts;
- Each part is planted in its own pot.
For reproduction of palm trees in this way, the middle or the end of spring is most suitable. When carrying out the manipulation of important components of a successful operation is the use of dimmed light, ensuring air humidity of about 50%, abundant watering and air temperature not more than + 30 ° C
Radical shoots
The vegetative breeding variant of Hamedorea with rosettes is a convenient and simple way that many amateur growers use. This method is quite simple, and its implementation will not take much time. Separated from the maternal bush young basal shoots are transplanted into separate pots. Technologically, the method is practically no different from the reproduction of palm trees by dividing the bush. Hamedorea - This is an unpretentious beautiful palm tree, with the cultivation of which even a beginner florist can handle. The plant will easily turn even the most gloomy apartment into a paradise.
