What to do if the arrowroot is infested with insects

The arrowroot is a kind of plant. It has large leaves, dark green color, and is evergreen all year round. It is the favorite foliage plant of many people. Usually, it is made into a potted plant and placed at home. However, when people cultivate the arrowroot, they often find that its leaves are infested with insects. What should they do at this time? After the arrowroot is infested with insects, it is necessary to distinguish the cause and then treat it accordingly.

1. Insects caused by humid air

When growing arrowroot, if the air is too humid or the air circulation is poor, insects will grow on the leaves of the arrowroot. The best way to deal with this is to increase ventilation and reduce air humidity. At the same time, you should use your hands to catch the insects on the leaves of the arrowroot and kill them.

2. Harm caused by scale insects

Sometimes when growing arrowroot, scale insects will appear on its leaves. If not treated in time, the leaves will be bitten. At this time, you can spray it with medicine for treatment. The best way is to dilute 50% of the cypermethrin emulsion with 1,000 times of clean water and spray it directly. It can effectively eliminate the pests. In addition, when red spider mites appear on the arrowroot, this medicine can also be sprayed.

Precautions for cultivating arrowroot

1. There are many things to pay attention to when growing the arrowroot. This plant likes a semi-shaded environment and is not resistant to direct sunlight. It should be placed in a warm, humid and well-ventilated environment. In summer, attention should be paid to increasing the water supply. In addition to watering every day, the leaves should also be sprayed with water. After it enters the peak growth season, attention should also be paid to timely topdressing. It is best to choose a nutritionally balanced compound fertilizer.

2. When cultivating the arrowroot, you must also pay attention to disease prevention and control. It will not only have diseases during the cultivation period, but also some other diseases. Leaf spot and ochroism are its common diseases. After these diseases occur, its ornamental value will decrease, and the leaves will fall off, and in severe cases it will die. At this time, the best way to deal with it is to increase air circulation and cooperate with drug spraying treatment.