Abstract: Duck palm tree is a common ornamental plant that grows in warm and humid environments. However, with the impact of climate change and human activities, many duck palms have been damaged by the sun. This article will introduce the growing environment of duck palm tree, why it is afraid of sun exposure and how to avoid it being injured...
Duck palm tree is a common ornamental plant that grows in warm and humid environments. However, with the impact of climate change and human activities, many duck palms have been damaged by the sun. This article will introduce the growing environment of duck's palm tree, why it is afraid of being exposed to the sun and how to prevent it from being harmed.
What is duck palm wood?
Duck palm tree is an evergreen tree belonging to the myrtle family. Its leaves are pinnately compound with a dense canopy and bark. The flowers are funnel-shaped and are usually red or pink. Duck palm tree is a shade-tolerant tree species suitable for growing in semi-shade places.
Growing environment of duck's palm wood Duck's palm wood is suitable for growing in warm and humid environments, such as tropical and subtropical regions. It can grow in a variety of soils, but it is best to grow in soil rich in organic matter. Duck palm wood needs enough water and light to grow normally. Under suitable conditions, duck palm wood can grow to more than ten meters high.
Why is duck palm wood afraid of being exposed to the sun?
Duck palm wood is afraid of being exposed to the sun because its leaves are thin and tender and do not have enough protective layer to resist the strong sun. If duck palm trees are exposed to strong sunlight for a long time, their leaves will turn yellow, wither or fall off. In addition, excessive sun exposure can also cause the bark of the duck palm tree to crack, which in turn affects the growth and health of the tree.
How to determine if duck's palm wood needs sun protection?
If you want to grow duck's foot wood, you need to pay attention to whether it needs sun protection. Generally speaking, when the leaves of duck palm wood turn yellow or wither, it means that it has been subjected to excessive sun exposure. In addition, when the bark appears to be cracked or other abnormal conditions, it also means that the duck palm wood needs sun protection.
How to shade duck palm wood?
There are many methods to shade duck palm wood. One method is to use a sunshade net or sunshade cloth to block out the sun. Another method is to plant other plants to shade the duck palm tree. These plants can be other tree species or lianas. Another method is to build huts or tents around the duck's foot wood to shade it.
How to choose the right sunshade material?
Choosing the right sunshade material can help protect duck palm wood from sun damage. Generally speaking, sunshade nets and sunshade cloth are the more commonly used sunshade materials. When selecting sunshade materials, you need to pay attention to its light transmission, breathability and durability. Materials with good light transmission can ensure sufficient light for duck palm wood, materials with good air permeability can avoid water and moisture, and materials with good durability can improve service life.
How to install a sunshade net or sunshade cloth?
There are several points to pay attention to when installing a sunshade net or sunshade cloth. The appropriate position and height need to be selected. The tension of the material and the stability of the supporting structure need to be considered. Attention should be paid to the maintenance and maintenance of sunshade materials, including cleaning, anti-corrosion treatment and replacement.
How to grow suitable plants to shade duck palm wood?
Planting suitable plants to shade the duck palm tree can achieve good results. Some suitable plants include ginkgo, crabapple, crape myrtle, hibiscus, etc. These plants can provide enough shade and humidity while also beautifying the environment.
How to build a hut or tent to shade duck palm wood?
Building huts or tents to shade duck palms is also a more practical method. Huts or tents can be built of materials such as wood, bamboo or metal, and attention needs to be paid to their stability and rain-proof and sun-proof properties. In addition, adequate ventilation and drainage facilities need to be provided for cabins or tents.
How to protect duck palm bark?
Protecting the bark of duck palm tree is also important. Sunlight can be reflected by brushing lime water or white latex on the surface of the bark. A white sunscreen coating can be applied to the bark surface to protect it from sun damage.
How to maintain the humidity of duck palm wood?
It is very important to maintain the humidity of the duck's foot tree. You can plant turf around the tree trunk or add enough organic fertilizer to increase the soil's water-retaining ability. In addition, a shallow pit can be dug around the tree trunk to store rainwater for the duck palm tree to absorb.
How to regularly check the health status of duck palm wood?
Regular checking of the health status of duck's palm trees can help identify problems early and take corresponding measures. It is necessary to pay attention to whether there are abnormalities in the leaves, bark, trunk and branches of the duck palm tree. If problems are found, prevention and control measures can be taken in time.
How to prevent duck palm tree from being infected with pests and diseases?
It is also important to prevent duck tree from becoming infected with pests and diseases. Biopesticides or synthetic pesticides can be used to control pests and diseases. In addition, physical methods such as cutting off infected parts and spraying with water can also be used to control pests and diseases.
How to keep duck palm trees growing well?
To maintain the good growth of duck palm wood, many factors need to be paid attention to. Regular fertilization, watering, pruning and weeding are required. In addition, attention needs to be paid to adjusting the environment, avoiding injuries, discovering problems in a timely manner, etc.
Duck palm tree is a common ornamental plant that grows in warm and humid environments. In order to protect it from sun damage, a variety of methods can be used, such as sunshade nets, planting other plants, building huts or tents, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to measures such as maintaining humidity, checking health conditions, and preventing pests and diseases, so that duck's palm tree can grow healthily and become a beautiful landscape.