Cultivation methods and precautions of leopard arrowroot

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It is afraid of cold, so the breeding temperature should be controlled between 18 and 30 degrees, and the temperature in winter should be controlled above 10 degrees. The winters in the north are relatively cold, so it is not advisable to raise them outdoors. They must be raised indoors. There is heating in the north in winter. When the plants are overwintering, they should not be placed directly on the ground, but should be placed at a certain height from the ground.

2. Watering: It is suitable for growing in an environment with relatively moist soil. Therefore, in order to meet its living conditions, it needs to be watered every day. However, because the roots are not resistant to waterlogging, the amount of watering should be controlled each time. It is enough to water the soil until it is completely moist. There should be no water accumulation.

3. Fertilization: It consumes a lot of nutrients when growing, so it usually needs to be fertilized every other day. After the growth period, it only needs to be fertilized once a month. Fertilization needs to be done once before winter to ensure that nutrients are available during the winter.

4. Light: The growth of green plants cannot be separated from sunlight, and this plant is no exception. The daily sunlight must be guaranteed to be more than six hours. Except for appropriate shade in summer, it can receive full-day sunlight at other times.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by division. The time for division should be chosen in spring, because the climate at this time is more stable and more suitable for its growth than other seasons. First, cut the root block with stems and leaves from the healthy mother plant, then bury the disinfected stem directly in the soil, and maintain the maintenance temperature at 20 to 28 degrees. Generally, new roots will grow in about ten days.

2. Pruning: Generally, it does not require pruning. You just need to pay more attention to it and deal with the rotten and dry branches and leaves.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: It is more susceptible to red spider mites. If the situation is not very serious, you can use insecticide to spray it. Spraying water mist on the back of the leaves more often can also play a certain preventive role.

2. Yellowing of branches and leaves: Yellowing of branches and leaves is mostly caused by excessive watering. Because of excessive watering, the roots of the plant cannot breathe normally, thus affecting the growth of the plant. To solve this problem, you should dig it out, trim off the rotten roots, and finally replant it in soil with better drainage.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: non-toxic.

2. Edibility: It cannot be eaten directly.