How to make white palm leaves shiny, bigger and thicker

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1. Appropriate amount of moisture

2. Suitable lighting

3. Adequate fertilizers

4. Suitable soil

If you want to make the leaves of the white palm more shiny, you need to water it appropriately to keep the soil moist. Be careful not to overwater, as water accumulation can easily cause root rot and hinder growth. You should also wipe the leaves frequently. It tolerates shade, but giving it appropriate light will promote growth. It should be placed in a diffused place and occasionally let it bask in the sun. Fertilize regularly during the growing season, just use a thin fertilizer solution to meet the needs. In addition, the soil should be kept acidic and rice water should be irrigated regularly. Alkaline soil will easily turn yellow leaves.

1. Appropriate amount of water

It likes a humid environment, but it should not be watered too much. Once water accumulates, it will hinder the breathing of the root system and the leaves will easily turn yellow. It is recommended to water according to the principle of not drying out, watering thoroughly, and watering frequently during the peak growth season to keep the soil moist so that it can absorb enough water. In addition, you should spray water frequently and wipe the leaves frequently so that the leaves will be brighter and thicker.

2. Suitable lighting

It does not like direct light and has strong shade tolerance. When cultivating, it is recommended to place it in a place with scattered light. If the light is too strong, the leaves will easily wither. Except in winter, avoid sunlight appropriately to avoid sunburn from strong light.

3. Adequate fertilizers

Fertilizer should be applied regularly during the maintenance period. Use thin liquid fertilizer as the fertilizer to meet the needs. If fertilizer is not provided for a long time, the plants will easily develop yellow leaves due to lack of nutrients. And the fertilizer cannot be raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer, otherwise it will easily burn the roots and hinder the growth. In an environment with sufficient nutrients, the leaves will be bright green and shiny.

4. Suitable soil

If you want its leaves to be more shiny, the soil is also important. It likes acidic soil. If the pH value is too high, the leaf color will become lighter, which will hinder growth. Over time, the leaves will turn yellow, and in severe cases, they will fall off. Fermented rice water should be poured regularly during the management period, once every half month to ensure the acidity of the soil, which is beneficial to growth.

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