dead man's fingers

Decaisnea fargesii, also known as Dead Man's Fingers, prefers to be grown in indirect sunlight and watered when the top 2 centimeters of soil has dried out. Water the plant until water runs freely from the base of the pot then discard the excess. This prevents root rot and helps keep the soil from becoming saturated. Generally speaking they should be watered every 7 to 10 days (depending on the conditions and the size of the plant) in the summer and only occasionally during the winter.

Dead man's fingers (Decaisnea fargesii) prefer bright sunlight or partial shade during the early morning. This species does best in areas that receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day throughout the growing season. In areas where the summers are hot and dry, this plant will benefit from some light afternoon shade. It should also be noted that plants of this species do not tolerate lower temperatures with a hardiness zone of 8-10 being recommended for optimal growth.

Dead man's fingers (Decaisnea fargesii) should be pruned in early spring to avoid damage from cold winter weather. Cut back the long, arching branches to a length of 4 to 6 feet. Be sure to remove any dead or diseased branches at the same time. Pruning this plant helps to keep it from becoming overgrown and will promote a full, thick growth during the summer months. For more precise pruning, cut away any branches that cross over 1 another and that are growing inwards toward the center of the plant.