What is Chamaedorea?

Chamaedorea is a genus of plants that belong to the family Arecaceae. It consists of more than 100 species of palm plants that come from rainforests in Mexico and Central America. In general, plants have an extremely thin stem that reaches a height of several feet and produces leaves that are dark green and in the shape of a feathers. Some species within the genus Chamaedorea include c.

usually Chamaedorea plants are grown in elevated beds, soil beds, communities or cell trays. Chamaedorea seeds generally require well -drained soil, which has an acidic pH and a temperature of around 90 ° F (about 32 ° C). Once the seedlings appear, the soil temperature is usually reduced to 80 ° F (about 27 ° C) and the plant is placed on direct sunlight for several months. High soil pH generally causes deficiencies of manganese and iron, which can lead to coloring and necrotic sites on the leaves. Also magnesium infuses soil, nThey have the roots of Chamaedorea the opportunity to absorb it. These problems are usually alleviated by adding dolomitic limestone and fertilizer of magnesium sulfate to the soil.

Chamaedorea plants are susceptible to insect damage from moldings, mites and scales. The mushrooms usually roam on the soil or below the leaves that are closest to the ground. Most damage is caused by larvae that have bright colors and have two black eyes. They usually feed on roots, stems and fallen leaves. Reducing the amount of water and avoiding algae growth in the pot may reduce the risk of infestation of fungal mosquitoes.

mites contamination is harder to detect and is usually recorded only when the chamaedorea starts the exterior or spotted. On the other hand, there are easily recognizable standards. Their rounded body and brown color are usually recorded before the plant becomes weak and stunted. Both are usually checked by PESTICIDY.

There are several fungal diseases that can affect chamaedorea, including root rot. This is caused by a fungus phytopthora sp. and generally affects the root system during the summer months. Symptoms include blackened roots, loss of roots and stalks of stems and leaves on the upper part of the plant. When this happens, the plant is no longer able to absorb nutrients from the soil and eventually die. In order to prevent fungal infection, it is recommended to use pot, soil and seedlings that are without a sponge.