In summer, it's dry. If the water is not enough or the air is dry, it's easy for the taro to scorch because of the lack of water supply in the process of curing.
In winter, the temperature is relatively low, which is easy to cause the scorched edge of the taro. If the water is too much at this time, it will cause the root rot of the taro.
Improper fertilization will also lead to the scorched edge curling of the leaves, mainly referring to excessive or insufficient fertilization. If too much fertilizer is applied, it will cause root burning and leaf curling. If too little fertilizer is applied, it will lead to the lack of some growth elements and scorched edges.
Direct sunlight is not suitable for the taro, because too much light burns the leaves and scorches them.
Basically, for the phenomenon of scorched edge and curled leaves of velvet and taro, prevention is the main way. There are several points to be noted in the maintenance process
First of all, the best way is to avoid direct sunlight. Water and fertilizer are also very important. In summer, to keep the basin soil moist, you can spray more water. In winter, you need to control watering. Fertilization, in the growth period every half a month to apply a better, to be rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements.
If the leaves of the velvet taro have been burnt and curled, they need to be pruned at this time.
Spray the leaves of the taro with water first, which is conducive to the pruning process and can avoid more damage when pruning. Trim the curled leaves with scorched edges. The specific method is to trim off the scorched parts on the leaves with scissors. Don't leave yellow edges, so that the left leaves look green. When trimming, the action should be as gentle as possible to avoid greater damage to the leaves.
