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Breeding methods of flying feather and taro

Jesse Pinkman
2020-07-01 16:41:34
Konjac is a kind of plant of konjac family, which is mainly distributed in South America and some tropical rainforest areas. The shape of its leaves is very similar to feathers, so it gets its name. It will open in the daytime and close at night, which is very strange. As a good foliage plant, it is very popular. It can be potted indoors or planted in the courtyard.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: the requirement for temperature is very high, because it is neither resistant to high temperature nor afraid of cold. Therefore, it is better to be between 15 and 28 degrees. In summer, ventilation and other ways should be used to cool down. In winter, they need to move to the indoor.

2. Light: Flying bamboo and taro like half Yin. If there is too much sunshine around, it will burn its leaves. However, it should not be placed in a dark place, otherwise its leaves will become thinner and the color will appear dull. Therefore, from spring to autumn, we need different degrees of shade. In winter, generally do not need to shade, put in a sunny location.

3. Watering: it likes to be wet. In the growing period, that is, from spring to autumn, the substrate should be kept wet. In summer, you need to spray some extra water. In winter, we have to control the water.

4. Fertilization: only in spring and autumn. Generally speaking, once a month can meet the requirements, available low concentration of liquid fertilizer. Winter and summer do not apply

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Reproduction: the commonly used method is split plant method. It can be carried out in spring and autumn. Choose a large, healthy plant. Then, take it out of the basin, arrange the root system, remove the extra soil, and then divide it into two or three parts. After the wound is dried, it can be planted separately. After planting, put it in a cool place, wait for it to adapt to the environment, and grow new roots.

2. Change basin: try to change basin every year, especially when the growth rate is relatively fast. If the volume is large, you need to replace a larger one with a flowerpot. The substrate can be sapropel or sandy soil.

Arrowroot with flying feather

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: there are many diseases in summer and autumn. The two main diseases are leaf spot and rust. Can be used to control carbendazim, Bordeaux, etc., need to spray in time, usually once a week.

2. Pests: mainly "scale insects" and "whiteflies". After appearing, also need to spray in time, wait for medicament like inferior safe sulphur phosphorus..

Arrowroot with flying feather

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: it is non-toxic and can absorb some harmful substances in the air.

2. Is it suitable to raise at home? It is a good foliage variety, and also has the ability of purification.

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