What are the cultivation methods and precautions of silver feather arrowroot

Introduction of Silver Feather Arrowroot

The Silver-feathered Arrowroot is a plant of the Marantaceae family and the genus Arrowroot. It has basal, oval leaves, purple petioles, green near the base of the leaves, silvery-white leaves, and purple backs. It has high ornamental value and gives a cool and refreshing feeling.

Cultivation method of silver feather arrowroot

Silver-feathered arrowroot is suitable for growing in loose, well-breathable soil. It can be mixed with leaf mold, peat soil, perlite, etc. Watering should keep the soil moist. Fertilization only needs to be done during the growing season, once a month. The temperature should be kept between 20-28℃. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter. During maintenance, also pay attention to avoid strong sunlight exposure.

Watering method

When watering the silver feather arrowroot, keep the soil moist and the air humidity between 70%-80% to make the leaves healthier. The plant cannot tolerate waterlogging, so the amount of watering must be controlled. Watering needs to be controlled during the low temperatures in winter.

Fertilization method

It does not require too much fertilizer to the silver feather arrowroot. Generally, it is sufficient to apply fertilizer once a month during the growing season to avoid the plant growing too tall or falling over due to excessive fertilizer and water.

Pruning methods

When growing the silver feather arrowroot, it is necessary to regularly prune its branches and leaves, such as some dead and diseased leaves, and overgrown branches and leaves. This can reduce the loss of nutrients, increase the light transmittance of the plant, and enhance the overall ornamental value.

Precautions for cultivating silver feather arrowroot

The silver feather arrowroot is not resistant to low temperatures, so its leaves may bend during the relatively low temperatures at night. This is normal. When cultivating it, you must pay attention to the temperature difference. If the temperature drops suddenly, you must move it indoors and take measures to keep warm.