How to care for arrowroot in winter

Is arrowroot afraid of freezing?

The suitable temperature for the growth of arrowroot is 18-30℃. It is not cold-resistant and will stop growing when the temperature is below 10 degrees. The leaves will easily be frostbitten when the temperature is below 5 degrees. Certain cold-proof measures need to be taken.

Therefore, the cold resistance of the arrowroot is very poor. It should be moved indoors in time after the temperature drops in winter. The indoor temperature should be kept above 15 degrees. It should be placed in the light and get more sun. The windows should be opened frequently at noon to ventilate more. If the air is dry, water should be sprayed frequently to maintain a certain humidity so that the plant can survive the winter safely and will not be frozen to death.

How to care for arrowroot in winter

1. Strengthen the control of indoor temperature. The night temperature of 18 degrees is most suitable, and the daytime temperature needs to be between 20 degrees and 22 degrees. It is best to move it indoors for maintenance.

2. Because of the heating in the room, the air is relatively dry, so you need to spray water appropriately to increase the humidity. You need to ventilate the room properly at noon to prevent diseases and pests.

3. Prune overgrown, sick and weak branches in time to concentrate nutrients, strengthen fertilizer and water management, reduce watering and fertilizing, and prevent water from splashing onto the leaves.

How to grow arrowroot indoors in winter

1. Warm environment

Arrowroot is neither resistant to high temperatures nor to severe cold. It is best to keep it in an environment of 15-25℃. In winter, it must be moved to an environment with an indoor temperature above 15℃. The minimum temperature should not be below 10℃, otherwise the arrowroot will stop growing.

2. Full-day sunshine

Arrowroot likes sunlight but is afraid of direct sunlight. It needs shade in summer, but the light intensity is low in winter and the light is very gentle. It can survive full sunlight. The balcony with frequent indoor light is the best choice. Never place it in a cold place to avoid affecting the growth of the plant.

3. Maintain humidity

Many people don't know how to grow arrowroot in winter. In fact, arrowroot likes a moist growing environment. Although winter is cold, it is also very dry. In addition to watering, we also need to spray water mist on its leaves, including around the arrowroot plant to keep it moist.

4. Fertilize once

Plants generally need to stop fertilizing temporarily in winter, but if you want the taro to grow well in winter, you can apply a thin nitrogen fertilizer once before winter to keep warm. Fertilizers can be selected from phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers, which can not only store nutrients over the winter, but also slightly resist the cold.

Can arrowroot be exposed to the sun in winter?

Arrowroot can be exposed to the sun in winter. When the outdoor temperature is above 10 degrees Celsius in winter, it can be exposed to the sun more outdoors.

Precautions for winter cultivation of arrowroot

1. Pay attention to ventilation

The most important thing to pay attention to when growing arrowroot in winter is ventilation and maintaining air circulation. If you grow more than one arrowroot, you need to place them separately to avoid affecting ventilation when putting them together.

2. Pest control

Arrowroot is easily attacked by pests, mainly red spider mites and scale insects. If the pests are not serious, you can directly remove the insects and then wipe the leaves. If the pests are numerous and serious, you can spray insecticides such as dimethoate, or you can spray malathion for insecticide.

3. Maintenance in the north

When caring for the arrowroot in winter, it should be moved indoors in time. It is best to keep the temperature at around 15 degrees and water it less often. If it is maintained in a closed room, water it frequently, keep the humidity between 65% and 70%, and let it get more sun, so that it can better survive the winter.