Light conditions, watering methods, soil selection, temperature control, fertilization skills, pest control, pruning and shaping arrowroot, as a popular indoor leaf-viewing plant in recent years, its unique leaf shape and rich colors, add a touch of vitality to the home environment. It is not easy to raise arrowroot well, and you need to master certain maintenance methods. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance techniques of arrowroot and help you easily raise beautiful and healthy arrowroot. Under lighting conditions, arrowroot likes to scatter light and avoid direct sunlight. During the maintenance process, arrowroot should be placed in a bright place indoors to avoid direct sunlight. If it is in a dark environment for a long time, the arrowroot leaves may turn yellow and grow slowly. When it is high in summer, appropriate shade should be covered to avoid sunburn on the leaves. Watering method arrowroot likes a humid environment, but it is not advisable to accumulate water. When watering, the soil should be kept slightly moist to avoid being too dry or accumulating water. The specific watering frequency depends on the season and climate. Generally, water 1-2 times a week in the spring and autumn seasons. Water once a day in high temperatures in summer, and appropriately reduce the watering frequency when low temperatures in winter. Soil selection is not strict with soil requirements, but sandy soil with loose, breathable and well-drained water is appropriate. You can use lime soil, peat soil, perlite and other materials to mix and prepare. When changing pots, you can add some organic fertilizers, such as decomposed chicken manure, cow dung, etc., to provide sufficient nutrition. Temperature control The suitable temperature for the growth of arrowroot is 20-30℃, which is not cold-resistant. When the winter temperature is lower than 10℃, the arrowroot should be moved to a warm place indoors for maintenance. When the summer temperature is high, appropriate ventilation should be provided to reduce the indoor temperature to avoid arrowroot leaves Wilting. Fertilization skills arrowroot has a high demand for fertilizer. Compound fertilizer or liquid fertilizer is applied once a month during the vigorous growth period. When fertilizing, be careful not to directly contact the fertilizer with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. When low temperatures in winter, the frequency of fertilization can be appropriately reduced. Pest and insect pest control arrowroot is vulnerable to pests and diseases, such as leaf spot disease, aphids, etc. During the maintenance process, attention should be paid to observing the growth status of the plant, and timely measures should be taken when pests and diseases are discovered. Insecticides and fungicides can be used to control them, while maintaining indoor ventilation. Reduce the chance of occurring pests and diseases. Pruning and shaping arrowroot grows faster and can be pruned in a timely manner to keep the plant beautiful. During pruning, you can cut off withered leaves and sick branches to promote plant growth. You can also shape arrowroot according to personal preferences, such as pruning it into a circle, fan shape, etc.
As an indoor leaf-viewing plant, arrowroot has high ornamental value. Mastering the correct maintenance methods can make your arrowroot glow with vitality and vitality. I hope the introduction in this article will help you and wish you a beautiful and healthy arrowroot!