Friday, December 9, 2016

How Growing Cycads Improves Soil Fertility

By Nancy Phillips


Plants provide us with a lot of benefits. They are used for food, they can be used to enhance appeal and some may be used for medicinal use. As much as all these benefits are present many people still find that they cannot manage a garden or house plants because they lack time. A great alternative for this would be Growing Cycads, as they give the benefits of plants and are easier to maintain.

People usually think that to have property that is of high value one has to invest a lot of time in gaining that. Cycads are the exact opposite of that, as they are very easy to grow and their appearance is appealing to the eye. The best conditions to grow them would be in well-aerated soil and one that does not retain much water, as too much water will cause the roots of the plant to rot out.

As these plants grow slowly, it is important to make sure that their roots are not disturbed once they mature. This means that if they are being grown for the landscape, they should be transplanted when they are young. If they are being planted in the house, one should make sure that the plant never dries up, and watering should be done at least two times a week.

Before purchasing them, everybody should understand that as plants they have various species and all the different species have specific characteristics and specific growth conditions. Planting a species in the wrong conditions will kill the plant so it is important to be knowledgeable to ensure that it grows well and can serve its intended purpose.

These plants can sometimes be used for food. However, there are specific species that can be used for food and these should be carefully researched. They may be used to feed poultry so chicken farmers are encouraged to grow some of the species. As much as they may be eaten, they should be consumed in reasonable amounts to eliminate developing side effects.

Some of the plants as well can be used to make medical products. The leaves and stems may be harvested and crushed then put under exceptional processes to manufacture the medicines. Some of the medications have been proven to sort out issues that affect the skin like rashes as well as eliminating scars left behind.

The leaves of some species have special fibers on them that are great for making mattresses and even material for making clothes. The fibers are also soft enough to be used in pillows, because they do not have side effects. Amenities like shopping baskets and fiber hats can be made from the leaves and they last long because of the toughness of the material.

For people who have these plants in their gardens, they will have the advantage that these plants help fix nitrogen in the soil, which makes it suitable for planting many other plants. Their tough stems also provide a cheaper alternative for building material. The indoor plants help to purify air hence making the house feel comfortable.




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