Dioon edule's leaves resemble the feathers of a bird(How to grow Dioon edule roughly)
The origin of Dioon edule
If you know the geographical characteristics and climate of the area where the plant grow, you can know how to grow the plant.
1. [An area where Dioon edule grows]
- Near the eastern coast of Mexico (typically Veracruz region)
- It lives in warm places near the equator. (It should be protected from the cold.) It's humid because it's on the coast.
2. [The climate of Veracruz]
- A warm place near the equator! The dry season and the rainy season are pretty clear~!
(If you want to know more about the climate of Veracruz, please visit the website. It's really detailed!)
https://weatherspark.com/y/8657/Average-Weather-in-Veracruz-Mexico-Year-Round
Veracruz Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Mexico) - Weather Spark
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Veracruz Mexico In Veracruz, the wet season is hot, oppressive, and overcast and the dry season is warm, muggy, and mostly clear. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 64°F to 90°F an
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- [Important thing] plants that grow in areas with distinct dry and rainy seasons have the ability to store water. These plants are relatively strong for drying. Because plants can survive only when they store water during the rainy season and use the water stored during the dry season. Plants growing in Africa are a prime example.
3. [Place of habitat]
- It lives in a mixture of coastal cliffs and sand. It grows in moist, well-drained soil. It is also resistant to salt.
Growing the plant is enough with knowledge.
Characteristics of Dioon edule appearance
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Dioon edule appearance |
1. [Roots] Looks like wild ginseng. (There is no picture of the roots.)
- [Important thing] Watch out for over-wetting. The ability to store water in the roots is excellent, so it is strong for drying.
- [Important thing] The plant needs deep pot.
2. [Stem] It's called 'caudex' and it has a root stem. The older the stem gets, the thicker caudex becomes.
- [Important thing] Watch out for over-wetting. If the stem is thick and fat, the ability to store water is excellent. so it is strong for drying
3. [Leaves] The leaves are as hard as plastic! (Of course, the new leaves are soft at first.)
- [Important thing] If the leaves are thick, the ability to store water in the leaves is excellent! You should be careful of excessive humidity because it is resistant to drying.
Conclusion: how to grow Dioon edule well
1. [Soil] Soil with good drainage
- Reason: It is similar to wild ginseng root, so it is vulnerable to over-humidity
- Mix a lot of pearlite, chaffand so on. It makes the soil condition more rough for good drainage
2. [Pot] You need a deep and well-drained pot.(=a well-ventilated pot!)
- Reason: It looks like wild ginseng root
3. [Light] You need to grow it in places with a lot of light. It grows well even in the shade of a half. This plant is mild.
4. [Wind] When you grow plants indoors, you have to ventilate them well. Let's use an air circulator or an electric fan!
- Reason: It grows near windy sea, so a well-ventilated place is good environment for the plant.
5. Spray the leaves (both front and back) about once a day or two. (Purpose of preventing disease and pest)
6. [Water] Don't water it often! This plant is resistant to dry environments. But when you water, you should water thoroughly.
- [Important thing] I check the condition of the potted soil using disposable wooden chopsticks. I put wooden chopsticks into the potted soil and remove them. If there is little soil, water the plants.
7. [Mind] If you decide to grow a plant, you need the passion and responsibility not to kill the plant. (I recommend you to search for how to raise plants)