Hello everyone!
I have this beauty for 3 years now and ever though she grows new leaves her trunk is very thin and she hasn't grown that much.
Is that natural? Are they slow growers?
Should I probably use some fertilizer? And if so, in what NPK ratio?
I gently shake her every once in a while to strengthen her and rotate her pot (even though she has not grown evenly).
Every suggestion will be much appreciated!
by Aggressive-Eye4438
5 Comments
If you want to keep its height,grow more branches and a thicker trunk..you just “always” pluck terminal buds off..more buds will grow along the trunk…..
This tropical plant needs sunlight so much..it’s better to place it by brighter window/spot..l suggest watering it once every 10-14days(must water it thoroughly each time)
Shake the trunk everyday to get it stronger. Add a grow light & FLF fertilizer (<$15) and you’ll be amazed at the results!!
And another question: when do they need repoting?
You must shake the stem 3xday for a minute or regularly blow a fan on it regularly this will fatten up your stem for top growth A top chop will strengthen it also
This will simulate nature your trunk will fatten
More light, and either shake or prune to encourage branching and stem/trunk thickening.