What soil is best for peacock arrowroot?

Peacock bamboo actually has no requirements for the soil. As long as it is loose and breathable, the peacock bamboo can grow better. In addition, when cultivating the peacock bamboo, it is necessary to provide it with appropriate light, and the transmittance can be maintained at 60%.

Soil for peacock arrowroot

The peacock plant likes loose, fertile soil with an acidic pH value. A mixture of leaf mold, river sand and sawdust can be used as breeding soil. Because garden soil has poor air permeability, it cannot be used as breeding soil.

Peacock arrowroot soil preparation method

Peacock bamboo likes soil with good drainage and high organic matter content, so it can usually be mixed with leaf mold, peat or sand in a ratio of 3:2:1, and a small amount of bean cake should be added as base fertilizer, which can allow the peacock bamboo to grow better.

Peacock arrowroot soil replacement

It is best to change the soil of the peacock plant in spring, specifically in April-May, because the temperature is still relatively low at the beginning of spring, and then prepare the soil.

Then remove the peacock plant from the pot and prune it appropriately, cut off the rotten roots of the peacock plant, and comb out the messy roots.

Note that you must be cautious when pruning the peacock plant and be careful not to damage the healthy root system of the peacock plant. You can change the soil after it is dry.