. Khntia Belmorhana been assigned, and give them all the light possible. They do not need sunshine. When a new leaf appears, apply some good fertilizer to assist it to perfect development. I frequently receive complaints that some leaves have short stalks, and am asked why they do not lengthen like those on the plant when it was bought. Nine times out of ten it is because the plant requires feeding at this growing period. Bonemeal is about the best all-around fertili- zer I know of for this class of plants. If it is used whenever a new leaf shows its spike, and the plant is properly cared for
. Khntia Belmorhana been assigned, and give them all the light possible. They do not need sunshine. When a new leaf appears, apply some good fertilizer to assist it to perfect development. I frequently receive complaints that some leaves have short stalks, and am asked why they do not lengthen like those on the plant when it was bought. Nine times out of ten it is because the plant requires feeding at this growing period. Bonemeal is about the best all-around fertili- zer I know of for this class of plants. If it is used whenever a new leaf shows its spike, and the plant is properly cared for in other respects, there ought to be no failures in leaf-development. A heaping tablespoonful to each seven or eight-inch pot, at such a time, will generally be sufficient. Dig it in well about the roots. It generally takes some months for a leaf to fully develop, and the plant requires feeding during the entire period. Some persons seem to labor un- der the impression that it is abso- lutely necessary to repot their Palms once a year, at least. This is a mistake. Let them alone as long as they are doing well. Thev do not like to have their roots in- terfered with. Nutriment can be supplied quite as effectively by means of fertilizers as by giving fresh soil. Many a fine specimtn is lost by repotting when it did not need it. W hen repotting must be done. disturb the roots as little as possi- ble. Never shake the soil off them as some advise. Simply lift the plant out of its old pot and set it in the new one, and fill in about it with fresh soil, which can be set- tled by watering well. Palms do not require large pots if they are well fed. They should be showered—not simply sprinkled — two or three times a week to keep them clean and prevent the red spider from injuring them. Scale often attacks the Palm. Ii will almost always be found on the under side of the leal. One kind is of considerable size and substance, looking as much like a blister as anything I can think of to c
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