Purple-backed arrowroot cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Breeding methods

2. Precautions

Temperature: Purple-backed arrowroot likes to grow in an environment of 20 to 30°C. Lighting: When the temperature is high in summer, pay attention to shade and avoid direct sunlight. Watering: Just keep the pot soil moist when watering. Fertilization: Apply liquid fertilizer 1 to 2 times a month during the growing season. It should be noted that direct sunlight exposure should be avoided in summer, otherwise it will easily cause the edges of the leaves to turn yellow and scorch.

1. Breeding methods

Temperature and light

Purple-backed arrowroot likes high temperature, humidity and semi-shady environment. The suitable growth temperature is 20-30℃, and the safe overwintering temperature is 10℃. Protect against high temperatures in summer and cold in winter. Purple-back arrowroot avoids direct sunlight and grows better under indirect radiant light or scattered light. Otherwise, the leaves will turn yellow and lose their luster. Especially in summer, they need to be shaded, but they should not be placed in a dark or poorly ventilated place for a long time to prevent the leaves from turning yellow and falling off.

Water and fertilizer management

Purple-backed arrowroot is not drought-resistant and requires a large amount of water. It must be given sufficient water during the growing season to keep the pot soil constantly moist, but care should be taken not to make the pot wet. Let the soil accumulate water to prevent root rot. In summer and autumn, when the temperature is high and the air is dry, spray water on and around the leaves frequently to maintain high air humidity. When the temperature is low after late autumn, the amount of watering should be controlled and the pot soil should be kept slightly moist.

During the growing season of purple-backed arrowroot, liquid fertilizer can be applied 1-2 times a month to ensure its strong growth and luxuriant branches and leaves. Purple-backed arrowroot is a foliage plant. Appropriate application of nitrogen fertilizer can make the leaves more beautiful. But be careful not to apply too much fertilizer.

2. Precautions

Cultivation Taboo

Purple-backed arrowroot is an excellent indoor shade-loving foliage plant. To prevent sunlight exposure in hot summer, 70%-80% of the light should be blocked, otherwise it will easily cause damage. If the air humidity is low Drought and potting soil will cause the edges of the leaves to turn yellow and scorch. In addition, direct sunlight will also cause the edges of the leaves to turn yellow and scorch.

Propagation methods

The propagation methods of purple-backed arrowroot are mainly division propagation and cutting propagation.

Pests and diseases

Common diseases and insect pests of purple-backed arrowroot mainly include white silk disease, leaf spot, scale insects, red spider mites and other hazards.

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