Pahiri - care at home

This plant is easy to recognize in the flower shop for an interesting difference: its trunk looks like a maiden braid. The most common type of pahiri, after which it is possible to take care at home, is the aquatic pahira. This species lends itself to the popular method of growing bonsai and has edible fruits.

How to care for the pahira?

1. Temperature. This plant loves a moderate temperature: between 20-25 ° C in summer and about 16 ° C in winter. Under such conditions, the tree is not stretched and it can be watered quite seldom. Never put a pot close to the battery and make sure that there is no draft, otherwise the flower will begin to ache.
2. Watering. In the hot summer, watering the pahira should be abundant enough, otherwise the leaves will begin to stretch. In winter, we limit watering so as not to provoke rotting of the roots. Suitable is slightly warm, soft water. Do not use the bottom watering and let the ground dry a little in between.
3. Humidity. When you care at home for pahir, moisture does not really matter. The dry air is carried by the flower, but periodic spraying is only beneficial. Soft soft water is suitable for this. Just make sure that the trunks are not over-moistened, otherwise they will start to rot.
4. Transfer. Pahiri transplantation is carried out from March to April. Young plants are annually, and adults are less necessary. Roots grow to a shallow depth, so the pot should be wide enough and shallow.
5. Priming. Soil for the pahira should be slightly acid, not very nutritious and loose. Suitable mixture of leaf and turf mixed with river sand in equal quantities and with the addition of brick crumbs. It is acceptable to use a universal primer for palm trees and dracen. During planting it is necessary to prepare a good drainage.

Pakhira-reproduction

Reproduction of the pahira is carried out by cuttings during the summer period. Cuttings are placed in a mixture of peat and sand. Then cover with a film and take root at a temperature of 25-30 ° C. For reproduction of the pahira, only cuttings with a heel will do. The main conditions for successful rooting are constant temperature and humidity.

Pahira: diseases and difficulties of cultivation

The main enemies of the plant are spider mite and scab .

For the prevention of scabs, always spray the plant with warm water and periodically inspect the trunk to immediately detect the onset of the disease. Once you see the characteristic specks, start using the standard methods of removing the scabbard.

Spider mites can be recognized from dried leaves and a thin cobweb on a flower. Always remove the leaves from the pot and spray the flower with water.

As for the difficulties of growing, the flower growers often face a problem when the leaves are yellowing and falling off. Typically, this is due to improper selection of the pot. Once you notice that the leaves are turning yellow, transplant it into a smaller and less deep pot.

The leaves also turn yellow and the leaves blotch with spots if the illumination is too intense. Protect the plant from direct sunlight rays.

How to braid the pahir?

The most interesting process is the plaiting of the pigtail. To do this, it is necessary to drop three sprouts into one tank at once. They should be approximately the same in size. Twist or curl these sprouts in shadow growing. The top is fixed with twine under the crown. In the process, all side shoots need to be cut.

Gradually shoots thicken and fuse together into one fanciful trunk. If you carefully cut the bark at the point of contact, the trunks will grow together and the view will be more harmonious. Never pull the braid with a string too tight, otherwise the stems may break.