What are the cultivation methods and precautions of arrowroot?

Growth habits of arrowroot

Arrowroot prefers warm, humid and semi-shaded environment, is not cold-resistant, is afraid of dryness and avoids strong sunlight exposure. It is very sensitive to water and prefers to grow in low light or semi-shaded environment. The leaves are easily burned if exposed to strong light.

How to grow arrowroot

Light: Arrowroot prefers a cool environment. Exposure to the sun will cause the leaves to turn yellow and lose their luster, so it is suitable for indoor cultivation. Care should be taken to place the plant in visible light indoors.

Temperature: Arrowroot is neither resistant to high temperatures nor to severe cold. The suitable temperature for cultivation is 15~25℃. In areas where temperature changes are obvious, it can be moved to an indoor environment with a temperature above 15℃ for cultivation. When the temperature is below 10℃, the arrowroot will stop growing.

Humidity: Keep the potting soil moist at all times, and pay attention to adding water to the leaves. In summer and autumn when the temperature is high and the air is dry, it is more important to spray water on the leaves and around them to maintain the air humidity.

Fertilization: If the plant is growing well, apply thin liquid fertilizer once a week. You can add a small amount of urea solution to supplement nitrogen. The effect will be better after diluting it with water. Decomposed cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer solution is also a good choice. Remember not to apply only nitrogen fertilizer. Fertilization can be stopped in winter.

Pest and disease control: When pests are found, 40% of Suposha can be applied to the plants in a targeted manner, with a concentration of 800-1000 times. When diseases are found, carbendazim and thiophanate can be used for prevention and control.

Matters Needing Attention in Arrowroot Cultivation

Because the underground tubers of arrowroot are rich in starch and sugar, it is susceptible to rodent damage, so special attention should be paid. In addition, the root system of arrowroot has high requirements for soil, so it is best to repot it in the spring every year. Remember not to damage the root system, otherwise it will be difficult to recover.