Cultivation methods and precautions of oil painting arrowroot

The oil painting arrowroot is a common flower with high ornamental value, but it is very difficult to grow it well in northern my country because the leaves of the plant are relatively thin and not very cold-resistant.

Cultivation method of oil painting arrowroot

1. Soil

If you want to grow the oil painting arrowroot well, you must provide it with breathable and well-drained soil. Do not use too much peat soil or perlite. You can add some coconut bran appropriately.

2. Fertilization

Cultivating oil painting arrowroot requires frequent application of thin fertilizers. The best time to apply fertilizers is in spring, summer and autumn. It is sufficient to add thin water-soluble fertilizers once every 2-3 months.

3. Lighting

The oil painting arrowroot likes to grow in an environment with sufficient light. If the environment is overly shaded, the leaves of the plant may become thinner and the patterns on it will become very dim, reducing its ornamental value.

4. Humidity

The oil painting arrowroot prefers high humidity. In daily maintenance, in addition to keeping the potting soil moist, you must also maintain high humidity. If the weather is dry, you must spray water around the plant in time.

5. Moisture

The oil painting calathea has high requirements for water. It should be watered when the soil is dry. Before watering, you need to weigh the soil to see if it is completely dry. Otherwise, do not water it.

Matters Needing Attention in the Maintenance of Oil Painting Arrowroot

When growing the oil painting arrowroot, it is easy for the leaves to dry out. This is generally caused by improper lighting, improper watering, insufficient humidity and other factors. The damaged leaves need to be cut off in time and the wounds need to be disinfected.