Rapeseed Low

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Rapeseed low It is also known under the name of the squat rapis, in Latin the name of this plant will sound as follows: Rhapis humilis. Low rape is one of the plants of a family called Arecaceae or palms, in Latin the name of this family will be: Arecaceae.

Description of the rapis low

For a favorable development, this plant will need to provide a solar light regime, however, the partial shade and even shade regime is also quite acceptable. At the same time, the degree of air humidity should be kept at an average level. The life form of rapeseed is an evergreen shrub.

This plant is quite often grown indoors, as well as in greenhouses and conservatories. In addition, low rape is also found in various general premises: in lobbies and in offices. As for the maximum size in culture, the height of the low rape will reach about one and a half meters.

Description of the features of the care and cultivation of rapeseed

For the favorable development of this plant, it will be necessary to ensure a transplant on a regular basis. Such a transplant should be carried out every few years, while you will need to pick up large pots, flowerpots or floor tubs will also be acceptable. As for the composition of the land mixture itself, you will need to mix three parts of leafy land and sod land, as well as one more part of sand. The acidity of such soil should be either neutral or slightly acidic.

It is noteworthy that with excessive watering or excessive dryness of the air, browning of the tips of the leaves of this plant may occur. However, such unpleasant consequences can most often be associated with watering with hard water. It should be noted that this plant is particularly resistant to spider mites, but often low rape can be affected by mealybugs.

Throughout the entire period of rest, it will be necessary to maintain an optimal temperature regime between twelve and twenty degrees. At the same time, watering of the plant should remain moderate, and the degree of humidity should be maintained in a standard mode. Such a dormant period begins in October and lasts until February, but the onset of a dormant period does not always occur.

Reproduction of rapeseed can occur by dividing the bush, as well as by separating the lateral offspring from the mother plant along with the roots. It should be noted that this plant is not propagated by means of seeds: low rape is a dioecious plant, however, only male plants are used in culture.

The specific requirements of this culture include the fact that it is required to constantly maintain an optimal air humidity of at least sixty percent, however, the plant is also able to endure dry air. It should be noted that low rapeseed is also able to tolerate some drying out of the soil, however, excessive moisture is extremely undesirable.

The leaves of rapeseed are endowed with decorative properties. The leaves of this plant are colored in dark green tones, they are fan-shaped and dissected almost to the very base into seven to twelve segments. The leaves are endowed with shaggy petioles. It is noteworthy that under indoor conditions this plant will not bloom.

The stalk of the low rape is a multi-stemmed palm that is endowed with slender reed-like stems. These stems will be covered with a black-brown netting of fallen leaves. Subject to all growing standards, this plant will delight you with its beauty for a long time.