Velvet taro will tell you its nickname.

Another name for velvet taro

Velvet taro, also known as zebra taro, velvet leaf taro.

The habit of velvet taro

Like warm, moist and semi-overcast environment, not cold-resistant, afraid of dry avoid strong light exposure.

The optimum temperature for the growth of velvet taro was 18-25 ℃. The winter temperature should not be lower than 13 ℃ and the summer temperature should not exceed 35 ℃, otherwise it would be extremely disadvantageous to the growth of velvet taro and cause the growth of stems and leaves to stop or freeze to death.

Velvet taro has a high requirement for moisture. During the growing season, it should be fully watered to keep the basin soil moist. But if the soil is too wet, it will cause root rot and even death, which should be paid special attention to.

If the air humidity is small, the leaves immediately curl, the response is very sensitive. For indoor cultivation, the air humidity must be kept at 70%-80%. Keep a little dry in winter, the over-wet leaves are easy to turn yellow and wilt.

The rotten leaf soil which is fertile, loose and well drained is the most suitable. Potted soil is a mixture of cultivated soil, peat soil and coarse sand.

The floral language of velvet taro

Good luck. Good luck.