Light needs watering principles Soil selective fertilization management Temperature control pest control Purple Bay arrowroot, also known as Purple Bay Plum, is a common indoor leaf-viewing plant. It is loved by many plant lovers for its unique purple leaves and elegant attitude. If you want Purple Bay arrowroot to thrive in your home, the correct maintenance method is crucial. This article will provide you with the maintenance methods of Purple Bay arrowroot and help your home green plants rejuvenate. Lighting requirements Purple shellfish arrowroot likes to scatter light and avoid direct sunlight. During the maintenance process, it should be placed indoors in a bright place without direct sunlight. If there is insufficient light at home, you can consider using artificial light sources to supplement the light, but attention should be paid to avoid The light is too strong to avoid burning the leaves. Watering principle The watering of purple shellfish arrowroot should follow the principle of "see wet when it is dry". Water should be carried out when the soil surface is dry. Water should be poured thoroughly, but no water should be accumulated. In winter, due to the low temperature, water evaporates slowly, and the watering frequency should be appropriately reduced. Soil selection is suitable for growing in soil with good drainage and strong air permeability. You can choose soil made by mixing materials such as peat soil, perlite and garden soil. Every once in a while, you can replace part of the original soil with carrious soil or peat soil to maintain soil fertility and air permeability. Fertilization management The demand for fertilizer is not high, but appropriate fertilization will help its growth. During the vigorous growth period, compound fertilizer can be applied once a month. When fertilizing, attention should be paid to the fertilizer concentration not to be too high to avoid burning the roots. In winter, fertilization should be stopped to avoid affecting the plants through the winter. Temperature control The suitable temperature range for growth of arrowroot is 15 ° C to 25 ° C. In winter, if the indoor temperature is too low, it can be moved to a warm place indoors for maintenance. When high temperatures in summer, attention should be paid to ventilation and cooling to avoid plants due to high temperatures. Poor growth occurs. Pest and insect pest control may be infested by pests and diseases during the maintenance process. Common pests and diseases include leaf spot disease, scale insects, etc. The control methods are as follows: 1. Maintain indoor ventilation to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
2. Inspect the leaves regularly and deal with pests and diseases found in a timely manner.
3. Use pesticides or fungicides for prevention and control, but pay attention to safe use to avoid causing harm to people and pets.
Purple shell arrowroot is an easy-to-maintain indoor leaf-viewing plant. As long as you master the correct maintenance methods, you can let it thrive in your home. Through the introduction of this article, I believe you have a deeper understanding of the maintenance of purple shell arrowroot. I hope your purple shell arrowroot can become a beautiful scenery at home.