Culture method and value of synthetic fruit taro

Synthetic taro, also known as purple stem taro, arrow leaf taro, long-stalked taro, etc., originated in the tropics, is a kind of indoor green plant that is easy to breed, and is deeply loved by flower friends. today, the editor will introduce to you the culture method and value of taro.

I. the culture value of taro

Synthetic fruit taro has become one of the most popular indoor potted foliage plants in the international market. The cultivation of synthetic fruit taro in China is very common in southern provinces. In addition to indoor foliage potted plants, it is used for hanging pots or setting up pillars for styling. It is more used for outdoor semi-shady ground to be covered. It is a promising evergreen vine herb. Large pot pillar cultivation can be used for hall decoration. In the warm area outdoor semi-shade, can be used as hedge and corner, background, wall climbing and floor paving material.

2. Culture methods of synthetic taro

1. Lighting

Taro is very adaptable to light and likes astigmatism, but when the sun is too strong, the edge of its leaves will wither and yellow, and if the light is too dark, it will make the leaves no light. In winter, there is no need to cover it. If it is in the position of lack of light for a long time, the leaves will grow crazily and the pattern will fade quickly.

2. Watering

Taro is a plant that likes to be moist and afraid of drought. in summer, it should be watered sufficiently and keep the soil moist, which is beneficial to its stem growth. in winter, the watering of taro should be reduced, and the potted soil should not be too wet, otherwise it is easy to cause root rot and leaf withering in low temperature environment.

3. Temperature

Fruit taro is a cold-tolerant plant, like high temperature and high humidity environment, generally its growth temperature is 20-30 degrees, in winter, can not be lower than 15 degrees, less than 15 degrees will stop growing.

4. Fertilization

In bright light, fertile water should be applied every two weeks, and 0.2% solution should be sprayed once a month. In winter, the taro should be fertilized.

5. Soil

Amorphophallus likes the slightly acidic soil with high temperature and humidity, loose and fertile, and good drainage. When potted, its soil is made of rotten leaf soil, peat soil and coarse sand, which can be planted.

6. Diseases and insect pests

The common diseases of taro are leaf spot and gray mold, which can be sprayed with 70% zinc wettable powder, and can be prevented by spraying with the same amount of Bordeaux solution. Whitefly and thrips are harmful to stems and leaves. 1500 times omethoate EC was used to spray.

The above is the cultivation method and value of taro introduced by the editor of Tuliu.com. If you like it, go and buy a pot to plant it!