DYPSIS DECARYI

It is a species that is also known by the common name of "Triangular Palm", endemic to the Malagasy jungle, it is a palm that can reach 15 meters in height, but generally only has this height in its natural habitat. It belongs to the Areaceae family, although it previously belonged to the Palmaceae family. The leaves of this palm are arched and can reach 2 meters in length, rising vertically, arching giving it a different appearance from other palms. The base of these leaves grows in 3 different places on the plant, forming a triangle, from which it derives its common name. The flowering of this palm tree does not have a specific season or season, without giving flowers throughout the year, giving flowers from yellow to green. It is a palm tree that needs several hours of sun, tolerating the shade. It can withstand up to 4 degrees below zero.

CARE FOR YOUR PALM TREES

Las Palmeras can be had both indoors and outdoors. There are varieties that are better adapted to the outdoors or garden, and there are others better adapted to live indoors and in pots.

Indoors

- Plants in general prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, it will always be preferable next to a window, on a balcony or on a terrace.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. It is advisable to put a layer of engraving on the bottom of the pot.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus.

- Irrigation has to be every 3 or 4 days, before making sure that the substrate is dry, excess water is not good.

Outside

- There are palm trees that prefer direct sun and others prefer more shady areas, it is also very important to take into account the climate of the place where you live, there are palm trees well adapted to low temperatures and other palm trees that prefer warmer climates.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. Water puddles are not good for plants in general.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus, Compost or Manure would be enough.

- Irrigation, as the palm tree is on the ground and being more intense than in a pot, it can be one watering a week.

- A preventive treatment against diseases with repeated spraying 3 or 4 times a year allows to keep some species of palm trees safe from possible pests.