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How to fertilize peacock and taro

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-24 12:43:40
Konjac peacock is a kind of plant that we are familiar with. Its leaves are as beautiful as the peacock's feathers. Its name comes from it. Many friends like to keep a basin of konjac peacock on their writing table. It has a high ornamental value, thick leaves, bright colors, and evergreen seasons. What's more, it absorbs formaldehyde and ammonia. The collar is also very powerful! But in the process of breeding peacock and taro, how to apply fertilizer? Today Xiaobian wants to discuss this problem with you!

I. habits and fatness

Konjac is a plant that likes semi shade environment. It can't be directly irradiated by strong light. The optimum temperature and humidity should be 12-29 ℃. In winter, it must be between 12 and 18 degrees. It does not require high soil, but soil must be kept wet.

Peacock arrowroot plant

Second, the method of fertilization

1. How to apply fertilizer in soil culture

In the peak growing season of peacock and taro, thin liquid fertilizer should be applied every half a month. When applying fertilizer, attention should be paid that too much nitrogen fertilizer should not be applied, otherwise the stripes on the leaves will fade, the thickness of the leaves will increase, the petioles will become soft, and serious stunting will occur. For the use of fertilizer, it is generally recommended to use nutrient balanced fertilizer. This proportion of fertilizer can make its leaves more glossy, and large amount of nitrogen fertilizer must not be used, which will be particularly detrimental to its germination and growth.

Peacock arrowroot plant

2. How to apply fertilizer in soilless cultivation?

The use of soilless cultivation of konjac peacock, in the growth period needs to be poured once or twice a month of nutrient solution or compound flower fertilizer, the first time to use nutrient solution to dilute three to five times, after each time can be 100 ml.

Peacock arrowroot plant

3. How to apply fertilizer in winter and summer

In winter and summer, the frequency of fertilization should be greatly reduced, especially when the temperature is too low or too high.

Well, today's topic is discussed here. Do you have any gains in the content shared by Xiaobian today? Interested friends can also raise a pot!

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