What to Do When Arrowroot Leaves Curl? Causes and Solutions

Arrowroot (Maranta) is a foliage plant of the Marantaceae family, widely distributed in China, though mainly in the southern regions. When growing arrowroot, poor management can lead to many problems. Curled leaves are one of them. So what should we do when arrowroot leaves curl? Today, the editor will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look below!

1. Water properly

There are many varieties of arrowroot, and different varieties have different water requirements. A large part of the reason for curled arrowroot leaves is improper watering. Too much water can easily cause waterlogging and root rot, leading to curled leaves, while too little water causes the arrowroot to lack water. Therefore, when watering, pay attention to the arrowroot variety. If the arrowroot leaves are thin and large, water frequently, about once a day during the growing season. If the leaves are thick and large, appropriately extend the watering interval, and in summer water about once every three days. If the temperature is too low, promptly reduce the amount of watering.

2. Light control

Arrowroot does not need much light during growth, and its tolerance for strong light is very poor. If arrowroot grows in a strong light environment for a long time, the leaves are very easily scorched, resulting in leaf curling. So during the arrowroot growing season, pay attention to shading and avoiding light. Especially in the hot summer season, never let arrowroot be exposed to the sun; create a semi-shaded environment for it. Providing a moderate amount of scattered light is enough, but do not keep it out of light for a long time, otherwise it will also develop poorly and the leaves will become thin.

3. Improve ventilation

A suitable ventilation environment is also very important for the growth of arrowroot. If arrowroot grows in an environment with poor air circulation, its respiration will be very poor, which will affect its growth and cause various adverse phenomena such as curled and yellow leaves. Therefore, when cultivating arrowroot, pay attention to maintaining a good ventilation environment. Ventilate properly every day to keep the air circulating. Especially if the humidity is high, keeping the air circulating is even more important, as it can both reduce bacterial growth and prevent excessively high humidity from affecting arrowroot growth.

4. Disease control

Disease is also a main cause of arrowroot leaf curling. A common arrowroot disease is leaf spot, and during the arrowroot growing season, leaf spot is the disease arrowroot is most prone to. After arrowroot contracts leaf spot, the main symptom is dryness and curling. Therefore, if leaf spot occurs, promptly prune off the diseased branches and leaves, then burn them far away from the plant to prevent the disease from spreading. Then spray an appropriate amount of Bordeaux mixture, taking care to control the concentration so it is not too high, to avoid chemical damage. Under normal circumstances, about two sprays can cure it, but prevention should still be the main focus.

The above is a brief introduction on what to do when arrowroot leaves curl. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can be helpful to everyone!