Is Phyllostachys pubescens toxic? Cultivation methods and precautions of Phyllostachys pubescens
4hw.com.cn: Phyllostachys pubescens is a very common green plant in life, but you may not be able to call its name when you see it. Some people say that Phyllostachys pubescens is poisonous? But is it really the case? How to raise turtle backed bamboo? Let's have a look.
Is Turtle backed bamboo poisonous
Phyllostachys pubescens is a poisonous plant, but its toxicity comes from juice. Only deep contact can play a role, so it can still be raised at home. Breeding turtle backed bamboo is also exquisite. In domestic breeding, we should pay attention to the four aspects of light, temperature, watering and fertilization. Your turtle backed bamboo will grow well.
1. Illumination
Phyllostachys pubescens is mostly planted in the open air in southern China. It is a plant that likes a warm and humid environment, but it should avoid direct sunlight. In midsummer, the plants should be placed indoors or under the shade, not on the balcony with too strong sunlight, otherwise, it is easy to cause dead leaves and affect the ornamental value.
2. Temperature
Phyllostachys pubescens is a very cold plant. When the temperature reaches 6 ℃ in winter, we must put it indoors to keep warm, and the indoor temperature must be controlled between 15-20 ℃ to ensure that Phyllostachys pubescens is intact. Turtle backed bamboo is suitable for living at 20 ℃ - 28 ℃. In addition to corresponding protection in winter and summer, the temperature in other seasons is appropriate.
3. Watering
First of all, we must understand its growth habits when raising turtle backed bamboo. Turtle backed bamboo likes a warm and humid environment very much, and we must give it enough water during its growth to maintain a certain air humidity. At ordinary times, we should water it thoroughly and keep it moist. Under normal conditions, water can be poured every 2-3 days. If the temperature is high in summer, the watering frequency should be increased to spray water on the leaves every day to prevent leaf sunburn; The temperature is low in winter. Water it once a week.
4. Fertilization
Turtle backed bamboo has a relatively large demand for fertilizer. It is best to apply rotten cake fertilizer water 1-2 times a month. When fertilizing, combined with watering, dig out the pot soil at the edge of the flower pot, bury the fertilizer, and then cover it with soil.