Cultivation method of flying feather arrowroot

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The feather plant has very high requirements for temperature, because it is not resistant to high temperatures and is also afraid of cold. Therefore, it is better if the temperature can be between 15 and 28 degrees. In summer, ventilation and other methods are needed to cool down. In winter, it needs to be moved indoors.

2. Light: The arrowroot prefers partial shade. If there is too much sunlight around it, it will burn its leaves. However, it cannot be placed in a place that is too dark, otherwise its leaves will become thinner and the color will appear dull. Therefore, different degrees of shade are required from spring to autumn. In winter, there is generally no need for shade, just place it in a location with sufficient sunlight.

3. Watering: It likes moisture. During the growing period, that is, from spring to autumn, the substrate should be kept moist. In summer, additional watering is required. In winter, water must be controlled.

4. Fertilization: Fertilization is only required in spring and autumn. Generally speaking, once a month is enough to meet the requirements, and low-concentration liquid fertilizer can be used. No need to apply in winter or summer.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: The most commonly used method is division. It can be done in both spring and autumn. Choose a large, healthy plant. Then, take it out of the pot, tidy up the roots, remove the excess soil, and divide it into two or three parts. After the wounds have dried, they can be planted separately. After planting, place it in a cool place and wait for it to adapt to the environment and grow new roots.

2. Repotting: Try to change the pot once a year, especially when the plant is just growing fast. If the plant grows larger, you will need to replace the flowerpot with a larger one. The substrate can be leaf mold or sandy soil.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Diseases occur more frequently in summer and autumn. The two main types of diseases are leaf spot and rust. You can use carbendazim, Bordeaux, etc. for prevention and control, and you need to spray the medicine in time, usually once a week.

2. Pests: mainly scale insects, whiteflies, etc. After it appears, it is also necessary to spray pesticides in time, such as chlorpyrifos and other pesticides.