{"id":102,"date":"2020-06-04T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/04\/grow-foxtail-palm-with-these-easy-points\/"},"modified":"2020-06-04T13:18:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T13:18:00","slug":"grow-foxtail-palm-with-these-easy-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/grow-foxtail-palm-with-these-easy-points\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0907\u0928 \u0906\u0938\u093e\u0928 \u092c\u093f\u0902\u0926\u0941\u0913\u0902 \u0915\u093e \u092a\u093e\u0932\u0928 \u0915\u0930\u0915\u0947 \u092b\u0949\u0915\u094d\u0938\u091f\u0947\u0932 \u092a\u093e\u092e \u0909\u0917\u093e\u090f\u0902"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0qWyDCtUeoo\/XtoRDcZLjzI\/AAAAAAAABs0\/Ykb2mKfW3cknKu4VmU95JH9B6mhOnBPzQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_20200605_134154.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"foxtail palm\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"367\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0qWyDCtUeoo\/XtoRDcZLjzI\/AAAAAAAABs0\/Ykb2mKfW3cknKu4VmU95JH9B6mhOnBPzQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/IMG_20200605_134154.jpg\" title=\"Foxtail palm\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><i>Wodyetia bifurcate<\/i>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wodyetia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Foxtail Palm<\/b><\/a> is a species of palm in the family <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arecaceae\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u090f\u0930\u0947\u0915\u0947\u0938\u0940<\/a>. It is native to Queen Island Australia. The Foxtail palm trunk is smooth, thin, and self-cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">It grows a single, double or triple trunk that is slightly spindle-shaped to columnar reaching heights of about 20-30 feet. The crown shaft of the <b>Foxtail palm<\/b> is light to bright green and slightly swollen at base. Variance of greenish colors deep green to light green colors.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;It\u2019s more commonly known Australian-English name from the appearance of its foliage, which is in a shape of foxtail. White flowers stalk comes from the base of the crown shaft. Fruits are 2 inches long. Olive green to green in early stages.  Orange-red when ripe.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You can grow and maintain this plant easily in your home garden by following the instructions given below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0930 \u0915\u0947 \u0924\u0930\u0940\u0915\u0947<\/span><\/b> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Purchase seedlings from the nearest nursery or online. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You may propagate by seed germination.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;For commercial production, seed germination is best. <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Through seed germination, it will take 2 to 4 weeks to germinate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b><br \/>                                           <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>By seed germination<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You can purchase <b>foxtail palm<\/b> seeds from a nursery or garden center or from any trusted supplier. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">To germinate soak the seeds in Luke warm water for 48-72 hours to loosen the pulp. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Discard any seeds that float on the top and keep those seeds that sink to the bottom. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Change the water daily so the hard outer shell of the seed can soften. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Soaked seeds are more likely to germinate successfully.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Plant the seeds at least 8 feet apart if you are planting outside. Or you may germinate it in germination tray. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Use potting mix like <b>60% loam + 30% Coco peat + 5% compose + 5% sand.<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Dig a small hole in the soil where you plan to grow, now bury your seeds beneath the surface leaving part of the seed visible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Now place your germination tray in partial shade and maintain consistent moisture till seed germination. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Seeds will take 2 to 4 weeks to germinate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Planting and growing season <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You can plant and propagate during any season. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">A soil temperature of 80 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit seems to be ideal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Cold temperature can slow or prevent germination. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/>                                                              <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Selection of pots and growing bags <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">If you want to grow in a container, choose a container as per the size of seedling. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">To propagate by cutting offshoots use 4-6 inches diameter garden container for developing new seedlings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You may grow it in a growing bag. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Growing containers should have a good draining system with 2-3 holes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Now place your container where it can receive at least 4- 6 hours of direct sunlight or partial shade sunlight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You may keep it indoors in south-east or east or west direction facing windows of the living room or hall where at least 3-4 our direct sunlight is available.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Foxtail Palm Care<\/span><\/b><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dVZEv60MVb8\/Xtjys4t16II\/AAAAAAAABqs\/QO0x4Z6yRlcqLzZ5V7MuU03by92SUEB9gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_20200601_060737.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Foxtail palm\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"322\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dVZEv60MVb8\/Xtjys4t16II\/AAAAAAAABqs\/QO0x4Z6yRlcqLzZ5V7MuU03by92SUEB9gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/IMG_20200601_060737.jpg\" title=\"Foxtail palm\" width=\"322\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Light requirement&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Although <b>Foxtail palms<\/b> do best in full sunlight. They can tolerate a partially shaded location. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Foxtail palm responds well to partial shade and greenhouse. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The leaves turn yellowish-green in direct sunlight. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">They need bright indirect sunlight from a south or west-facing window. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Without enough light, the growth of the plant will slow considerably. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Water frequency <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Foxtail palm<\/b> requires a good amount of water to thrive. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Keep the soil moist constantly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">In peak summer seasons water the plants twice in a day. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You should let the topsoil dry before the next watering done. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Keep in mind that water logging in container may infect your roots. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Watering must be regular but limited to not suffocate the plant\u2019s roots. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Fertilizer Requirement <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">To established your young plants use nitrogen-rich fertilizer.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Use bone dust one teaspoon every three months or use 5gm any nitrogen reach fertilizer (NPK 8:2:12ratio) every month. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You should just spread fertilizer on the top of the potting mix. Regular watering slowly leaches down the fertilizer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">During spring change 2-3 inches topsoil and fill it with fresh potting mix. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\u091b\u0902\u091f\u093e\u0908 <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">To keep your palms looking healthy and attractive, prune Foxtails dead fronds. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">It is extremely important to prune properly by cutting six inches away from the trunk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Leaves should be cut away when they are completely brown and dead. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Don\u2019t trim unless they are clearly dead or damage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Repotting of plant<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">This is a fast-growing plant. It is best to change the pot once every or two years in a large pot. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Any time you can change the pot your plants but best it to do in spring. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Pest management <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Foxtail palm<\/b> is not susceptible to diseases. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">To maintain it is advisable to remove old and dead leaves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Clean leaves with cotton cloth regular intervals if possible. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">It can suffer from discoloring leaves if there is too much water. Give less water during this time. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\">They are rarely susceptible to common houseplant pests like mealy bugs, spider mites, and scale insects. Use Neem oil or insecticidal soap as a foliar spray.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/2020\/05\/how-to-make-neem-oil-spray-for-plants.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u092a\u094c\u0927\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0928\u0940\u092e \u0924\u0947\u0932 \u0938\u094d\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0947 \u0915\u0948\u0938\u0947 \u092c\u0928\u093e\u090f\u0902<\/a><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\">  <\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Importance of Foxtail palm<\/span><\/b> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">They are an excellent choice for creating landscapes with a tropical feeling, and they can be used in malls and roadside for landscape deigned. <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Foxtail palm<\/b> makes an attractive contribution to your small home garden. It&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">has good economical value if cultivated commercially.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">You can also Read:<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/2020\/05\/how-to-grow-capsicum.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HOW TO GROW CAPSICUM<\/a><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>\u0914\u0930 \u092a\u0922\u093c\u0947\u0902: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/2020\/06\/24-hour-oxygen-giving-plants.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">24 HOUR OXYGEN GIVING PLANTS<\/a><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Information given in this article has been shared by <b>Mr. Sital Sarkar. <\/b>For any query, you can<b> <a href=\"https:\/\/agriculturereview.com\/hi\/p\/contact-us.html\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Us.<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wodyetia bifurcate, the Foxtail Palm is a species of palm in the family Arecaceae. It is native to Queen Island Australia. The Foxtail palm trunk is smooth, thin, and self-cleaning. It grows a single, double or triple trunk that is slightly spindle-shaped to columnar reaching heights of about 20-30 feet. 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