1. Soil: the fertile and well drained soil should be used for the cultivation of black leaf taro. It can be cultured in rotten leaf soil or peat soil.
2. Light: it should be cultured in a semi overcast environment and should not be exposed to strong sunlight. If the light is too strong, the leaves will be rough and speckled. If the light is too weak, the plants will grow very fine.
3. Temperature: the growth environment of black leaf taro should be 25-35 ℃, and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 15 ℃. If the temperature is too low, it will stop growing. From March to September, the temperature should be controlled at 22-27 ℃, from September to next March, the temperature should be between 16-22 ℃.
1. Leaf cutting and propagation: cut off the vigorous growing leaves and put them into the nutrient soil. Soon will grow root system, and then transplant it to the soil, normal maintenance can
2. Propagation by plants: the plants shall be divided into 2-3 plants for each part. Be careful not to damage the root system when dividing plants. Then separate planting can be, usually should ensure that the soil can be wet.
1. Diseases: the common diseases of black leaf taro are grey mould and stem rot. after being found, tobuzin or methyl tobuzin can be used for spraying control. In addition, in normal maintenance to ensure ventilation, high temperature and humidity environment prone to stem rot.
2. Pest: the common pest is chimney, Spodoptera litura, and cabbage worm. Once found, it is necessary to spray Omethoate or insect control cream in time.
