Gyokuro is a very popular succulent plant that is loved for its unique leaf shape and crystal clear texture. If you want Gyokuro to thrive, it's important to know how it reproduces. Below, we will introduce the breeding method of Gyokuro in detail to help you easily cultivate healthy and cute Gyokuro bonsai.
1 Split propagation.
Gyokuro's ramification is one of the most commonly used propagation methods. When Gyokuro's root system is overcrowded, its side buds begin to grow. These lateral buds usually form separate plants. In order to propagate by dividing the plant, you need to remove the mother plant from the potting soil, gently separate the side buds, and plant them separately into the new potting soil. During the process of dividing, the following points need to be noted:
Make sure that the side shoots are healthy and have formed a separate root system.
Immediately after dividing, water thoroughly and place in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.
Spread propagation is best done in spring or autumn to avoid the effects of high and low temperatures on the plant.
2 Leaf cuttings propagation.
Leaf cuttings propagation is a method of propagation using the leaves of Gyokuro. Choose healthy and plump leaves, gently remove them and place them in a cool, ventilated place to dry. After the wound of the leaf has healed, you can lay it flat on the moist soil surface to keep the soil moist and wait for the seedlings to grow.
During the leaf cutting, the following points need to be noted:
Choose healthy and full leaves, and avoid using leaves with pests and diseases.
Keep the soil moist but not too wet to avoid leaf rot.
Leaf cuttings are best done in spring or autumn to avoid the effects of high and low temperatures on the plant.
3 Propagation by cuttings.
Propagation by cuttings is a method of propagation using the branches of Gyokuro. Choose healthy shoots of a certain length, cut them and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry. When the wound has healed, it can be inserted into the moist soil, keeping the soil moist and waiting for the seedlings to grow.
In the process of cuttings, the following points need to be noted:
Choose healthy branches with a certain length, and avoid using branches with pests and diseases.
Keep the soil moist when cuttings, but not too damp to avoid branch rot.
Cuttings are best done in spring or autumn to avoid the effects of high and low temperatures on the plant.
Whether it is branch propagation, leaf cuttings propagation or cuttings propagation, it is necessary to give the seedlings a suitable growth environment after success. Generally speaking, seedlings need to be kept in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. At the same time, keep the soil moist, but not too wet. As young seedlings develop new roots and leaves, you can gradually increase the amount of light and watering to help them thrive.