肖竹芋屬(Calathea)於1818年由G. Mey.描述。原生於墨西哥南部至委內瑞拉一帶美洲熱帶地區。竹芋屬(Maranta)則於1753年由Plum. 描述。兩者所屬品種多較耐陰而且可以水培、土培或半水培方式以盆栽養植。 部分品種於乾旱、或日照過強時葉片會捲曲以減低表面面積從而減低蒸騰作用率/受光照面積。

日常照顧方面,如以土培方式養植,宜以疏水透氣的椰糠、有機棵粒及纖維混合介質種植 。日常養護方面,一般通風良好的室內至有遮蔽的室各皆可,淋水方式以見乾見濕為主,每次淋透水,待盆土變乾、植株缺水前再次淋透。

值得一題,日常廣東話中肖竹芋屬品種多稱竹芋,例如平常所稱青蘋果竹芋,實為肖竹芋屬下的Calathea orbifolia。竹芋屬各品種多稱葉蟬或葉蟬竹芋,例如豹紋竹芋(Maranta leuconeura)多以豹紋葉蟬或豹紋葉蟬竹芋稱之。

竹芋/肖竹芋養護備考

給水:土培以全乾全濕為主,氣溫較熱、光照較強等時間亦可偶爾加密給水頻率。參考淋水間距:冬季6-8日、夏季3-5日

空氣濕度:多數品種於香港種植無需加濕。青蘋果竹芋如果長期置於冷氣房間,較易燶邊。

光照:一般室內環境到明亮散射光皆可,氣温較高時受猛烈陽光直曬可以於數小時內焦葉。

施肥:根系敏感易燒根,土培、半水培盆栽無需施肥亦可。水培可按減半建議用量施肥。

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Calathea/Maranta Arrowroot/Arrowroot

How to care for arrowroot

When caring for arrowroot, please pay attention to the following:

  1. Light: Arrowroot prefers moderate to bright indirect light and avoids direct sunlight.
  2. Watering: Keep the arrowroot soil surface dry before watering adequately, but avoid overwatering.
  3. Water quality: Avoid watering with tap water that contains high levels of salt, chlorine, chloramines, bromide, or fluoride, preferably filtered, distilled, or dehumidifier-collected water sources.
  4. Soil: Nutrient-rich and well-drained cultured soils are used, with a choice of coconut fibre or peat-based soil blends.
  5. Temperature: Arrowroot prefers a warm environment, with a room temperature between 18 and 29 degrees Celsius.
  6. Humidity: Arrowroot requires a high humidity environment and can be placed in the kitchen, bathroom, or an area with extra moisture, and humidity can be increased using a humidifier or water stone tray.
  7. Fertilizer: Fertilize moderately during the growing season, either by using a diluted full liquid fertilizer, or by adding seaweed or fish fertilizer when changing pots.
  8. Pet safety: arrowroot is non-toxic and safe for pets.