Tamarind (Tamarind) - growing at home

Tamarind is known under the title of tamarind. In nature, the tree grows up to 30 meters in height and bears fruit that taste is not inferior, commonplace, dates.

At home, the plants are grown on the basis of bonsai and applying the rules of cultivation, you can get a crop of tasty berries.

Care Tips

Tamarind loves the sunshine, because it is important to keep on the south side. To crown it grew symmetrically necessary to periodically turn the pot.

If there is insufficient sunlight, the plants shoots are pulled, the leaves become smaller. But at the same time Tamarind not be left in direct sunlight.

It is useful to spray the leaves 2 times a day, and use a humidifier. During ripening requires drier air.

On summer days, water every 3 days, while the earth should dry out a bit, otherwise the roots fester. Watering should be used to defend the water warm. In winter, reduce watering.

Like many tropical plants date is afraid of drafts. It is important that during the autumn and winter temperatures not lower than 10 C.

As the fertilizer can be used mullein solution or a special fertilizer for houseplants in liquid form. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks.

In spring the plant is transplanted to the beginning of the vegetation growth. Soil can independently choose.

To do this, mixed in equal proportions:

•peat;
• greenhouse soil;
• krupnozernovoy river sand;
• rotted manure.

If you use the purchase land, then it is necessary to select a substrate with a neutral acidity.

The pot must have a hole so that the moisture does not stagnate. Before you fill the land necessary to make drainage material.

The spring is necessary to form a crown. Make pruning the plant to make it more symmetrical and dense. The first flowers appear on the 6-7 years of cultivation.

reproduction

Plant propagated by planting seeds in the ground. To do this, you need to separate the bone from the fetus and put into the ground. After 1-3 weeks the first shoots appear.

For this purpose a branch length of 3 cm. placed in the ground or in the filings by the bank, and a week later you can see the first shoots.

Branches, after the spring pruning, can be used to grow new plants.

Tamarind is a wonderful decoration of the house. Applying the tips for growing exotic plants, you can surprise your loved ones with delicious fruits.