Money tree is a common foliage plant with its thick, sleek leaves with unique shapes and bright colors, which have high ornamental value. To propagate money trees, cuttings are a common and effective method. Here are the detailed steps for propagation by money tree cuttings:
Choose the cutting time: The best time to choose the cutting time of the money tree is in spring or autumn, the climate of these two seasons is mild, which is conducive to the success of cuttings. Avoid cutting in high or low temperature seasons so as not to affect the survival rate.
Choose cuttings: Choose healthy, stout, pest-free shoots for cuttings. The length of the cuttings is controlled between 10-15 cm, leaving 2-3 leaves. Cut the leaves off the cuttings in half to reduce transpiration and increase the survival rate.
Prepare the soil: Choose loose, breathable, well-drained soil as the substrate for cuttings. It can be mixed with peat, perlite, and vermiculite in a ratio of 1:1:1, or with humus, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 2:2:1.
Cuttings operation: make a small trench in the prepared soil, put the cuttings into the trench, and then cover the soil and gently compact. Be careful not to bury the leaves in the soil, keeping the leaves exposed to the soil surface.
Watering and moisturizing: After cuttings, water in time to keep the soil moist. You can spray water regularly with a sprayer to keep the air humid. At the same time, it can be covered with plastic film to maintain temperature and humidity.
Light and temperature: Money trees need a certain amount of light, but don't expose them to the sun. Place the cuttings in a place that is half shade and half sun, away from direct sunlight. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the control of the temperature, keep it between 20-30, and avoid too high or too low temperature to affect the survival rate.
Management and maintenance: After cuttings, the seedlings should be observed regularly, and attention should be paid to the prevention and control of pests and diseases. When the seedlings grow new roots, you can gradually increase the light and ventilation to promote the growth of the seedlings. When the seedlings grow to a certain height, they can be transplanted and planted.
In short, the propagation of money tree cuttings requires attention to the selection of appropriate cutting time, healthy cuttings, good soil environment, proper watering and moisturizing, suitable light and temperature, and careful management and maintenance. Following these steps for propagation by cuttings can improve the survival rate and reproductive efficiency of the money tree.
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