Cultivation method of purple-backed arrowroot

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It is mainly distributed in the south, which shows that it has very strict requirements on temperature. Generally speaking, it grows more vigorously in an environment of 20 to 30 degrees. It has good heat resistance and generally does not need to be adjusted in summer. It is slightly cold-resistant, but not very cold-resistant. Try not to keep the temperature below five degrees during the winter.

2. Light: It is a plant that does not like strong light and does not have high requirements for sunlight. Generally speaking, it is best to place it in a semi-shaded place so that it can carry out photosynthesis without letting too strong light burn its leaves. In summer, shading is necessary.

3. Watering: Purple-backed arrowroot likes moisture very much, and it is not drought-tolerant. It generally grows in humid places. If it is a potted plant, water must be added in time and the substrate must not be allowed to become too dry. During the summer, you need to spray some water in time.

4. Fertilization: It does not require much fertilizer. In addition to the base fertilizer in the soil, top dressing can be applied once or twice a month using liquid fertilizer.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be propagated by division. A strong, very vigorous plant can be divided once every one or two years. It is best to breed when the temperature rises above 15 degrees. Remove the mother plant from the pot and divide it into parts starting from the underground roots. Then, plant them in containers and place them in a shady place.

2. Repotting: Try to do it once a year, because the purple-backed arrowroot is quite demanding on the substrate. You can prepare it with leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand, and then mix in a certain amount of base fertilizer. When repotting, if you find any rotten roots, you can cut them off.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: The main diseases are aimed at leaves, such as "leaf spot" and "leaf blight". It is best to start treatment in time in the early stages. Bordeaux liquid can be used, and it can be cured after about two or three times.

2. Pests: mainly scale insects. They are very likely to appear and reproduce quickly under conditions of very poor ventilation. It can be controlled by using chlorpyrifos.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is non-toxic and can be raised with confidence.

2. Can it be grown at home? It is a good foliage plant, and it is very solemn and elegant, and is very suitable for indoor placement.