Breeding methods and matters needing attention of Spring Feather

Spring feather, also known as spring taro, is a perennial evergreen herbaceous foliage plant of the Araceae family. The feather leaves are huge, thick pinnately split, dark green and rich in luster, petiole long and stout, and graceful plant shape. It is suitable for decorating the lobby, indoor garden, office and family living room and study of the hotel. Let's take a look at the breeding methods and matters needing attention of Chunyu.

The growth habit of spring feather

Chunyu likes high temperature and humid environment, light requirements are not strict, not cold-resistant, dark-resistant, like fertile, loose, well-drained slightly acidic soil, avoid strong light. Like warm, humid semi-shady environment, afraid of cold, overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5 ℃, the suitable temperature for growth is 20-30 ℃, about 10 ℃ began to grow. The requirement of soil is not strict, it is better to grow in sandy loam rich in humus and good drainage, and potted soil is often mixed with peat and perlite to prepare nutrient soil.

The breeding method of spring feather

The reproduction of spring feather has ramet or cutting method. In general, strong-growing plants can sprout and tiller at the base, and after they take root, they can be removed and planted. Or cut off the upper part of the plant into a plant, the base of the old plant will sprout several buds, these buds can be used for reproduction. In the tropics, fresh seeds can also be used for propagation, and the optimum temperature for germination is 25-30 ℃.

The culture method of spring feather

1. Soil: spring feather culture is not strict with soil, it is better to use sandy loam rich in humus and good drainage, and potted plants are generally made of peat and perlite.

2. Watering: spring feather likes a humid environment and has a large demand for water. It is necessary to keep the basin soil moist during the growth cycle, especially in the summer high temperature period, but not too much watering. The accumulation of water in the basin soil can easily lead to root rot and death of spring feather plants.

3. Sunshine: Chunyu is not strict with light and is not resistant to long-term shady environment, otherwise it will cause lighter leaves, longer petioles and sagging leaves. Also can not be directed by strong light, otherwise the leaf is easy to appear leaf tip dry, leaf edge scorched edge, leaf color whitening and loss of luster.

4. Fertilization: spring feathers need to provide sufficient fertilizer in the period of vigorous growth, mainly nitrogen fertilizer is better, at the same time, pay attention to do not apply too much fertilizer at one time, it is best to apply thin fertilizer frequently. After autumn, we should pay attention to control the amount of fertilizer application, and stop fertilization when the temperature is below 20 ℃.

5. Diseases and pests: the diseases of spring feather include leaf spot, anthracnose and so on. Carbendazim, methyl thiophanate and Dysen zinc are generally used to control them, and the effect is obvious. Insect pests are mainly red spiders, shell insects and so on, which can be controlled by spraying, and environmental management should be strengthened at the same time.

6. Pruning: spring feathers will begin to appear yellow leaves, withered leaves, scorched leaves and other conditions after spring feather breeding for a period of time, which should be checked. If it is not caused by diseases, but just simple metabolism, then old leaves need to be pruned in time to reduce the loss of plant nutrients.

Matters needing attention in spring feather culture

1. Chunyu likes a warm climate, and the breeding temperature needs to be kept at about 20 ℃, not less than 10 ℃, while avoiding heating, air conditioning and cold wind.

2. Chunyu has a great demand for water, and the air humidity is required to be kept between 50% and 75%, which is less than 50% of the dry edge of yellow leaves.

3. Spring feather watering is best carried out when the surface of basin soil is dry, and can be kept moist in high temperature in summer. If the ambient temperature is lower than 15 ℃ in winter, dry and wet alternating watering is needed.

4. Chunyu likes to shine but avoids strong direct light. It is best to maintain the environment in a semi-shady or scattered place, not in a shady environment for a long time.

5. Spring feather fertilization is based on the principle of diligent application of thin fertilizer, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, and it is best to apply more thin fertilizer, applying a small amount of fertilizer every other week (or more), so that there will be no fertilizer damage.

6. Spring plume ventilation is very important, but remember not to over-ventilate, because indoor plants are different from outdoor plants, and greenhouse plants can not immediately adapt to the external environment.