How to care for the newly purchased Peacock Arrowroot

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1. Soil

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Lighting

5. Fertilization

6. Choose a basin

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When you first bring the peacock arrowroot home, you need to raise it in an environment of 20-25℃ to help it adapt to the new environment at home. After the environment changes, its ability to absorb water is still relatively weak. In order to prevent water accumulation in the pot soil and root rot, do not water too much. After the environment changes, its ability to absorb nutrients will also decrease, so there is no need to fertilize it temporarily. When you first buy it home, it is best to place it in a semi-shady place and do not expose it to strong direct sunlight.

1. Soil

1. Soil

If you have just bought a pot with soil, you should check the quality of the soil. If it is good, not clumping and relatively soft, you can continue to use it. If you want to change the soil, it is best to use sandy loam soil with strong drainage. Sandy loam soil rich in humus is the best choice. And you can spread about 3cm of coarse sand under the flower pot to enhance drainage.

2. Temperature

Provide it with a temperature of about 20-29℃ at home, and pay attention to keeping it warm in winter. It is neither heat nor cold resistant and is best placed in an air-conditioned room in summer. If the temperature does not meet the requirements, it may not be able to adapt to the environment at home, which may lead to problems such as withering and yellowing.

3. Watering

After just buying it and changing the environment, its ability to absorb water is still relatively weak. Don't water it too much, just keep it slightly moist. However, it has relatively high requirements for humidity. If your home is too dry, you can spray water on and around its leaves regularly to increase the humidity. Water less in winter and keep the soil semi-dry to prevent root rot.

4. Lighting

When you have just bought it home, it is best to place it in a semi-shady place to ensure a certain amount of light exposure. Be sure to avoid direct sunlight. Too much light will cause problems such as scorched leaf tips and dull leaf surfaces. But don't place it in a dark corner. A little sunlight may cause the leaves to lose their unique metallic luster.

5. Fertilization

< p>When you first bring it home, its growth is relatively slow and it has not yet been able to absorb a lot of nutrients. Do not fertilize it. You can use some fertilizer as base fertilizer when changing pots. It is best to use nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer when fertilizing. During the germination and growth period, some low-concentration liquid fertilizer can be sprayed to facilitate the growth of buds and leaves.

6. Select a pot

Its roots are not strong enough to take root, and the root system is shallow and grows around. You can choose a shallow pot with a large mouth to ensure root growth. Moreover, its leaves are larger than others, and the large-mouthed pot does not appear top-heavy.

2. Temperature

3. Watering

4. Lighting

5. Fertilization

6. Choose a basin

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