Introduction to colorful leaf taro Cultivation methods Key points for the maintenance of colorful leaf taro With the improvement of the quality of life, more and more families are paying attention to indoor plant cultivation. Colorful leaf taro, as a colorful and highly ornamental indoor plant, has been deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts in recent years. This article will introduce you in detail the cultivation methods of colorful leaf taro and help you easily raise beautiful colorful leaf taro. Introduction to colorful leaf taro (scientific name: Calcium), belonging to the Araceae family, is native to the tropical rainforest region of South America. Its leaves are rich in color, including red, yellow, green, white and other colors. It is a good choice for interior decoration. Colorful leaf taro likes a warm and humid environment, is resistant to shade, and has low requirements for light. It is very suitable for family breeding. Cultivation method of colorful leaf taro 1. Soil selection Colorful leaf taro prefers loose and well-drained soil. You can choose soil made of mixed materials such as legus soil, peat soil and river sand, with a pH value of 5.5-6.5.
2. Lighting conditions Colorful leaf taro does not have high requirements for light and is suitable for growing under scattered light. Avoid direct sunlight to avoid sunburn on the leaves. In winter, the lighting time can be appropriately increased to promote leaf growth.
3. Watering management Colorful leaf taro likes a humid environment, but avoid waterlogging. Watering must follow the principle of "seeing wet when it is dry" and keep the soil slightly moist. When it is high in summer, the number of watering can be appropriately increased, and in winter, Reduce watering.
4. Fertilization skills During the growth of colorful leaf taro, apply compound fertilizer every 15 days to promote leaf growth. When fertilizing, care should be taken not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves.
5. Breeding method The breeding of colorful leaf taro mainly adopts the dividing method. In spring or autumn, the young plants growing next to the mother plant are carefully dug out and transplanted into new flowerpots.
6. Prevention and control of pests and diseases Colored leaf taro is vulnerable to pests such as scale insects and red spiders. When pests and diseases are discovered, timely measures must be taken, such as spraying pesticides and removing diseased leaves. Key points for the maintenance of colorful leaf taro 1. Maintain air circulation to avoid the breeding of pests and diseases.
2. Regularly trim the withered leaves to keep the plants beautiful.
3. Pay attention to observing plant growth and adjust the breeding environment in a timely manner.
Colored leaf taro is a kind of indoor plant with great ornamental value. The breeding method is simple and easy to learn. As long as you master the breeding skills, I believe you will be able to grow beautiful colorful leaf taro. While enjoying the fun of cultivating, it will also add a touch to the family. Bright color.