Breeding methods and points for attention of Lubao how to raise Lubao

Lubao, also known as wealth tree, flowering is not easy, is a very common foliage plants, but also one of the mainstream indoor pot ornamental plants, Lubao culture method is simple, suitable for beginners to practice cultivation.

I. the morphological characteristics of Lubao

Lvbao, also known as Taro, is a trailing plant of the genus Amorphophallus in Araceae. Its leaves are peculiar and changeable, its aerial roots are slender and dense, its posture is whirling, and it is very shady. It is placed indoors, which makes people feel as if they have entered the tropical rain forest. It is a large foliage plant which is very popular with people at present. The most widely cultivated are two famous varieties. One is the ruby taro, whose leaves are hastate, dark green and purplish red in luster, 20m in length and 10m in width; the new shoots are red, the petiole is purplish red, the leaf sheath of the tender leaves is rose red, and there are aerial roots on the nodes. The other is Lubao forest taro, whose shape is similar to the previous one, but the stems and petioles, tender shoots and leaf tips are all green. The plants of this genus are often cultivated with high ornamental value, such as Amorphophallus przewalskii, Amorphophallus palmatophyllum, Colocasia esculenta and so on.

Second, the ecological habits of Lubao

Lubao growth suitable temperature 20-28 degrees, overwintering temperature above 5 degrees, like light to avoid direct light, resistant to darkness, long-term dark growth will turn bad, poor ventilation in high temperature and humidity easy to get leaf spot disease, gray mold.

Lvbao will blossom, because it is not easy to bloom, it is easy to be mistaken for not blooming, so it is known as "rich tree" among the people.

Third, the breeding mode of Lubao.

Lubao can be propagated by cuttings and ramets, and it is easy to take root in high temperature season. It is generally carried out between April and August, when cutting more than 3-4 stem vines as cuttings, remove the lower leaves and leave two upper molded leaves. When inserted in a basin with river sand or perlite as substrate, the leaves are often sprayed with water to keep the substrate moist. It can take root after 2-3 weeks, and the suitable temperature for rooting is 20-30 ℃. If the stem vine has grown roots can be directly on the pot, each pot planting 3 or more. Later, move to a slightly stronger light for normal management. If the use of top-notch insert, each pot insert 2-3, live in a short period of time in order to grow full basin, ornamental effect is better. The plant grows fast, which is full of hoops in 2-3 years. The pot can be changed once a year in spring, and the plant will be taken out of the basin in spring and cut into several clumps for split propagation.

Fourth, the culture method of Lubao

Soil selection: Lubao culture should choose loose, breathable and well-drained substrates, which can be prepared with imported substrates or peat soil made in China with perlite and vermiculite, or mixed with rotten leaf soil and river sand.

Temperature control: the best growth temperature for Lubao is 20 or 21 degrees during the day and 18 to 20 degrees at night. Try not to exceed 28 degrees in summer. If the temperature is very high in the hot season, you can build a shed for shade and increase the humidity of the environment and leaves to control the temperature.

Humidity setting: Lubao likes humid soil and cultivation environment. In general, the humidity in the air should be kept between 70% and 80%, not more than 85%. If placed in the family, plants can often be sprayed with slightly warmer water to maintain their elegant appearance and increase the humidity of the environment.

Light regulation: Lubao is a light-loving plant, so we should give sufficient light. When potted green trees are placed indoors, it is best to put them in front of a window or balcony with sufficient light to receive semi-shade or scattered light. If you put it in a dimly lit room for a long time, it is easy to cause fallen leaves.

The green treasure leaf color is bright, the plant type is short and beautiful, is very suitable for beautifying the house of potted ornamental plants. In the process of breeding Lubao, it can not only bring a sense of achievement, but also play an important role in protecting eyesight.