Traveler's banana is a tropical plant with a unique morphology and ecological adaptability, making it ideal for home greening and indoor air purification. The following are the cultivation methods and precautions for traveler's banana.
1. Illumination. Traveler's banana is a plant that needs plenty of light, with a suitable temperature of 20-30 and no less than 4 hours of light. In winter, it is necessary to increase the amount of light to avoid growth arrest caused by low temperatures. At the same time, care needs to be taken to avoid direct sunlight to avoid damage to the blades.
2. Temperature. Traveler's banana is suitable for growing in a warm environment, the most suitable temperature for growth is 20-30, it is not cold-tolerant, and the temperature should be kept above 5 in winter. During the summer heat, measures need to be taken to cool down and avoid growth arrest caused by high temperatures.
3. Watering. Traveler's banana needs to keep the soil moist, but not too wet. When watering, make sure that the water penetrates the soil well enough to avoid root rot caused by standing water. In the summer heat, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering to keep the soil moist. At the same time, care needs to be taken to avoid overwatering, so as not to affect root respiration.
Fourth, fertilization. Traveler's banana needs proper nutrient supplementation to promote its growth and development. During the growth period, well-rotted organic fertilizer or nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer can be applied every half month to promote plant growth and bright leaf color. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the concentration and frequency of fertilization to avoid root burning caused by excessive fertilization.
5. Pest control.
Traveler's banana may have pests and diseases in the process of breeding, and it is necessary to pay attention to timely prevention and control. Common pests and diseases include leaf spot, aphids, red spiders, etc. When pests and diseases are found, it is necessary to take timely measures to carry out ** to avoid deterioration of the condition. This can be done by spraying drugs or using biological control**.
Sixth, change the pot and turn the soil.
Traveler's banana needs to be repotted and turned over regularly during the cultivation process to keep the soil loose and the root system healthy. Generally, it is necessary to change the pot every 1-2 years, and it is necessary to pay attention to choosing the appropriate potting soil and potting utensils when changing the pot, so as to facilitate the growth of the plant. At the same time, it is also necessary to turn the soil regularly during the usual maintenance process to keep the soil loose.
7. Pruning and shaping.
Traveler's banana has a beautiful shape, but it also needs to be pruned regularly to keep it beautiful and healthy. During the growth period, it is necessary to prune dead leaves, weak branches and pests and diseases in time to promote plant growth and bright leaf color. At the same time, the height and shape of the plant can also be adjusted by pruning and shaping, making it more ornamental.
In short, the cultivation of traveler's banana needs to pay attention to the problems of light, temperature, watering, fertilization, pest control, repotting and soil replanting, pruning and shaping. Only scientific and reasonable management and maintenance can make the banana grow healthily and show its unique charm.