Turtle back bamboo is a perennial evergreen shrub of Araceae, Turtle back bamboo genus, also known as turtle back banana, wire orchid, Penglai banana, wire orchid, perforated philodendron, etc., originated in Mexico, now distributed in a wide area, and many are cultivated in China.
Turtle back bamboo is a climbing shrub, the stem is green, relatively strong.The petiole is green, relatively long, the length can reach about 1 meter, the leaves are relatively large, belonging to the outline of heart-shaped oval, the width of adult turtle back bamboo leaves is about 40-60 cm, the surface of the leaves is shiny, with some holes on it.The flowers belong to the spathe, which has a nearly cylindrical spadix, and the color of the flowers is yellow-white.
Turtle back bamboo likes to grow in fertile, loose sandy soil, unable to withstand the wet growth environment.It likes warmth, the most suitable temperature for growth is about 20-25 degrees Celsius, winter can not withstand the cold, less than 5 degrees Celsius may be frozen.It is relatively shade-tolerant, but it needs a certain amount of sunshine in its growth, and it can not lack sunshine.
The propagation of the turtle back bamboo can be carried out by the methods of sowing, cutting and plant division, among which the cutting method is very commonly used.
The flower language of Turtle Back Bamboo is better, implying health and longevity.
