Why does the velvet arrowroot have burnt edges and curled leaves?Less water in summerVelvet arrowroot prefers a humid growing environment. It is relatively dry in summer. If there is insufficient water or the air is relatively dry, the velvet arrowroot will easily burn on the edges due to insufficient water supply during maintenance. Winter low temperature and high waterIn winter, the temperature is relatively low, which can easily cause the velvet arrowroot to burn. If you water it too much at this time, it may cause the roots of the velvet arrowroot to rot in severe cases. Improper fertilizationImproper fertilization can also cause the leaves of velvet arrowroot to burn and curl, mainly referring to too much or too little fertilizer. If too much fertilizer is applied, it will cause root burn and the leaves will appear burnt and curled. If too little fertilizer is applied, the velvet arrowroot will lack certain growth elements and appear burnt. Direct sunlightDirect sunlight is not suitable for velvet arrowroot, because too strong light can cause the leaves of velvet arrowroot to burn and scorch. Prevention and Treatment of Velvet Arrowroot Burnt Edges and Curled LeavesMaintenanceBasically, when it comes to the scorched edges and curled leaves of velvet arrowroot, prevention is the main approach, and there are several key points to pay attention to during maintenance. First of all, it is best to have semi-shade lighting and avoid direct sunlight. Water and fertilizer are also very important. In summer, the soil in the pot should be kept moist by spraying more water. In winter, watering should be controlled. As for fertilization, it is better to apply once every half a month during the growth period, and the fertilizer should be rich in elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. pruneIf the leaves of the velvet arrowroot have begun to burn and curl, they need to be pruned. First, spray the leaves of the velvet arrowroot with water. This will facilitate pruning and avoid causing more damage during pruning. Trim the leaves with burnt edges and curled leaves. The specific method is to use scissors to trim off the burnt parts of the leaves, leaving no yellow edges, so that the remaining leaf surface looks green. When pruning, be as gentle as possible to avoid causing further damage to the leaves. |
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