Bismarck Palm Trees - Do's and Dont's
Do plant the Bismarck palm in an area that recieves full sun.
Don't let the water standing around the trunk of the Bismarck Palm Tree.
Do fertilize the palm tree at least twice a year for optimum growth.
Don't place the fertilizer near the trunk of the Bismarck Palm Tree, instead place it 6inches away from the trunk and cover it with soil.
Do prune off the leaves when yellowing or browning occur.
Don't cut the roots when transplanting, instead try to keep the roots intact as much as possible.
Do saturate the water in and around the Bismarck Palm Tree to ensure root growth
Don't underestimate the Bismarck's Palm Tree necessity for good drainage soil.
Do spary down the Bismarck Palm Tree with fungicides every year to prevent death.
Don't expect the Bismarck Palm Tree to grow rapidly.
Do expect to get the correct genus and species of Bismarck Palm Trees when purchasing.
Don't trust any nursery that does not have customer service number.
Caring for the Bismarck Palm Tree
There is a lot to know about the Bismarck palm tree that can be found online, however I have been living with and among the Bismarck Palm Trees mostly all my life. During my childhood, my father would take us overseas with him to Mozambique, Africa. It was a great time in my life, learning a different culture and being around the native people of the land. San Diego had been my romping ground til I was 12, Upon leaving, my father told me it was going to be a little different and to give it some time. The boat trip lasted 2 weeks and I was able to visit different ports and see many different people, but nothing would have prepared me for what was next, Cape Town, South Africa. Back then it was full of merchants and there was European influence throughout, but what startled me the most was the Natives. During that time in my life I thought they were the beasts only to find out that we were the beastliest of them all.
After being shoved through the vendors and placed in a bicycle-type taxicab we were off to meet some of my father’s friends. After meeting them that night I was exhausted and fell asleep fast only to wake up to loud horns and sirens throughout the town. During that time, South Africa was a volatile place and my father had been up for hours preparing our belongings for another voyage. I tried to get a moment of his time and ask him where we were going but sooner than I knew I was hurried back into an old rusty taxicab and we were off. We made a lot of stops, and days went by until we finally arrived at Johannesburg.
Johannesburg was similar to San Diego in the sense there were more Americans there, but they just looked American. They all spoke very proper English and had crumpets for breakfast and some tea. In Johannesburg, I met a friend, her name was Deka, and she showed me around the entire area. We became good friends, so good, that I began to have a crush on her. I started school in Johannesburg and found out that Deka was a grade more advanced than I. Everything seemed wonderful and I swore that life could not have gotten any better, until my Father informs me we have to leave in a week. At first, it did not dawn on me that I would not be coming back, we had established a home and I was entered into a school. The week went by so fast and Deka and I knew a kiss was coming on my departure. I was feeling sad and yet excited, sad for leaving yet excited for the kiss…to be continued…
Bismarck Palm Trees - Frequently Asked Questions
Below we have placed an are for FAQ's about Bismarck Palm Trees's if there are any other questions please email me them and we will post them up. We try very hard to help those needing help with their palms, especially our favorite the Bismarck Palm Tree.
- How long does a Bismarck Palm live to be? Each Bismarck Palm Tree will live to a different age, everything depends on the particular grower and caring that is used.
- What fertilizer does the Bismarck Palm Tree enjoy? Most Bismarck Palm Trees will do well with your basic palm fertilizer. A great combination of fertilizer is 13-3-13, which can be found at your local nursery or online.
- How big does the hole have to be for a Bismarck Palm Tree? The root ball of each Bismarck Palm Tree are different sizes, the best method to use is the 6inch rule. The 6 inch rule means that the hole should be dug six inches larger than the root ball in every direction.
- Which is correct Bismarck or Bismark? I have known the Bismarck to be spelled that way, however I have also seen it spelled Bismark. The important detail comes down to not buying a hybrid Bismarck.
Bismarckia Nobilis and Scientific Names
The scientific name of the Bismarck Palm Tree is Bismarckia Nobilis. The system used to name different species of plants and animals is called Binomial nomenclature. Each species receives two parts to distinguish its genus and type of species, the two parts are given in Latin. Many people have stopped using or saying “the Latin name” to just saying “the scientific name”. Without giving the species a correct scientific name, then we would not be able to classify them correctly, in order to reproduce them or archive them. Many times than not, species might be very similiar to the naked eye, but could be dynamically different under a microscope.
Madagascar Natives
The Island where Bismarck Palm Trees live is called Madagascar. Madagascar recieved alot of fame for Disneys' Pixar movie called Madagascar. In the movie, they showed a lot of natives to Madagascar and here are somoe more. Try to name eash type of native beside here and you'll win a prize. The prize being knowledge. Rainforests and ecosystems are quickly being troned down for consumers and large corporate conglomerates. It is imprtant for everyone to do there part and start saving our environment and keeping natives like these alive and well. There are many foundations set aside to help deforestion like the Rainforest Alliance or Conservation International. These are well known Non-Profit Organizations that truly help. Above all there is the AZAFADY organization who are eradicating poverty, sufferinig and environmental damage in Madagscar. This organization is not well know throughout the world due to its strict importance to just Madagascar. They have have the following studies underway; Lemur Studies,Biodiversity Monitoring and Research, Community Conservation, Evironmental Education, and Construction. Take a moment out and visit AZAFADY and see how important our hellp really is to our future and those after us.
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