Lily bamboo, as an elegant indoor foliage plant, is loved by people for its beautiful leaves and unique posture. In order for the lily bamboo to continue to thrive, it is important to master the correct cuttings method. Let's take a look at the cuttings of lily bamboo.
First of all, you need to choose a healthy and strong lily bamboo plant as the mother plant for cuttings. The health of the mother plant has a direct impact on the growth of the new plant. Choose plants with complete appearance, green leaves, and no diseases and pests as cuttings, which will help the healthy growth of new plants.
In general, spring and summer are the best times for lily bamboo cuttings. The temperature is suitable and the plant grows actively, which is conducive to the rooting and survival of new plants. Try to avoid cutting in cold or extremely hot seasons so as not to affect the effect of cuttings.
The materials needed to prepare cuttings are mainly potting soil and cutting tools. Choose fertile soil with good permeability as the substrate for cuttings to ensure good drainage. Cuttings can be pointed scissors or scalpels to cut the stems of cuttings.
Choose healthy stems from the mother plant as cuttings, generally about 10 to 15 cm in length. Then wash it with clean water, cut the lower leaves of the stem, and keep the upper leaves. Insert the treated stem into the potting soil, about 1 3 or so deep, and gently pat the soil.
After placing the cuttings of lily bamboo stems, place them in a well-ventilated environment away from direct sunlight. Maintain a moderate level of moisture, but avoid overwatering. Spraying the stems of cuttings with water at the right time to keep the environment moist will help the cuttings take root.
After cuttings, the growth of new plants is observed regularly. In about a month or so, the new plant may start to grow new leaves, which indicates that the cuttings have taken root and are growing smoothly. Gradually adapt to the normal maintenance method, provide it with suitable light and moderate fertilization.
The cuttings of lily bamboo need to be careful and patient, through the right selection of mother plants, the right cutting time, the right cutting material and the right environment, we can better promote the growth and reproduction of lily bamboo, so that the beautiful lily bamboo blooms at home.