Cultivation methods and precautions of colorful peacock arrowroot

The colorful peacock arrowroot is relatively easy to grow. The plant shape of the colorful peacock arrowroot is very elegant and beautiful, the leaves are colorful and the shape is beautiful. It is also a shade plant with strong shade tolerance and strong adaptability to the environment, making it relatively easy to cultivate and manage.

Cultivation method of colorful peacock arrowroot

1. Soil

The colorful peacock alocasia is suitable for growing in loose, fertile soil with an acidic pH value. You can use 60% leaf mold, 20% river sand, and 20% sawdust as a mixture as breeding soil. Before planting, a layer of perlite should be laid at the bottom of the pot to increase the soil's air permeability and drainage.

2. Watering

The colorful peacock plant has a relatively large demand for water and can only grow healthily in a humid environment. Therefore, you should water it more frequently during normal maintenance to avoid the soil from drying out.

3. Lighting

The colorful peacock arrowroot is suitable for growing in a semi-shaded scattered light environment. If the light is too strong, the leaves of the plant will be burned and wither. If the environment is too dark, the plant will grow slowly due to insufficient light.

Precautions for the maintenance of colorful peacock arrowroot

When caring for the colorful peacock arrowroot, you should pay attention that during the growth period, the colorful peacock arrowroot needs to be fertilized once every 15 days. When fertilizing, be careful not to apply heavy fertilizers or too much nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise the color of the leaves will fade.