WODYETIA BIFURCATA

The Wodyetia Bifurcata belongs to the Areacaceae family, which is endemic to Australia. It is a palm tree that is characterized by having a single trunk that can reach between 8 and 10 meters in height, having a lot of feathery foliage. His palms are pinnate, recurved in shape giving him this feathery appearance that we have mentioned earlier. The inflorescence is born from between the leaves of this palm tree, giving flowers and fruits in a globose shape, these being of an orange color. Perfect to have it both inside our home and outside planting in our garden, since it can grow in a variety of climates, such as hot or tropical. Being very resistant since it withstands strong winds well, but low temperatures not so well. It is a species that does not require much maintenance and is very beautiful and slender to decorate our environment.

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.