Planting methods and pest control of variegated arrowroot

Variegated arrowroot is a foliage plant that many people like. It can be placed in pots indoors. The plant is short and has beautiful leaves. It has a particularly high ornamental value. It can beautify the environment and purify the air. But how should this variegated arrowroot be cultivated? What is its planting method? The following editor will give a detailed introduction.

1. Planting environment

Although the environment is very important when planting variegated arrowroot, it prefers a hot and humid semi-shady environment, has poor cold resistance, and likes to grow in slightly acidic leaf mold or peat soil. The external environment temperature in summer cannot be too high, and cannot exceed 32 degrees at most. It cannot be placed in an environment below seven degrees in winter.

2. Breeding method

Variegated arrowroot can be propagated by division or cuttings. When propagating by division, you can choose to do it in spring, and the temperature should rise to about 20 degrees. When propagating, you can use a sharp knife to separate the root blocks with static leaves or leaf buds, and transplant them directly into new flowerpots. Water them with enough water and place them in a cool environment. After 15 days, it will grow new roots, and then you can move it to a sunny environment.

3. Daily management

When planting variegated arrowroot, daily management is also particularly important. During its growth period, it is necessary to provide sufficient water and keep the soil moist. In the hot summer weather, not only should the soil be watered, but also its leaves should be sprayed with water in time to keep its leaves fresh and beautiful. In addition, when cultivating variegated arrowroot, attention should be paid to temperature control. When the outside temperature is too high, it should be moved to a cool environment, otherwise its leaves will be burned by the sun, and in severe cases, it will die.

4. Pest and disease control

When cultivating variegated arrowroot, you must also pay attention to disease and pest control. Red spider mites, scale insects, black spot disease, brown spot disease and other pests and diseases are common diseases of variegated arrowroot. To prevent the occurrence of these diseases, place it in an environment with good air circulation, and remove diseased leaves and roots in time. After the occurrence of diseases and pests, you can also spray drugs in time to treat them, which can also significantly control the diseases and pests.