Warm Winter Good Thing Award
Cuttings are one of the main reproduction methods in the plant kingdom, and it is also a reproduction method that most flower friends are relatively one.
However, most flower lovers think that cuttings can only be carried out in spring and autumn. Not really.
For cuttings, as long as the temperature is suitable, no matter what season it is, it can quickly take root and grow normally. On the contrary, when the temperature is lower in winter, the activity of fungi will be weakened accordingly, and the chance of root rot will be much lower when cuttings are taken, which is more conducive to survival.
So, what kinds of flowers are suitable for winter cuttings?
Longevity flowers
Name:Longevity flowers
Scientific name:Christmas cabbage.
Traits:Succulent herb perennial.
Family:Sedum family Galan.
Flower language:Longevity, good health, good fortune, many children and many blessings.
Verse:
The jade urn is newly fermented and turns over the green ants. Dripping pearls, there is a fragrant nose. I want to make Yingzun into an elegant meeting. You have to find a place to worry.
It's a lot of fun. The beautiful scenery is worth it again. It is expected that the heavenly family is deeply interested. Teach peopleLongevity flowersBefore drunk.
- Song Shi Hao, "Butterfly Loves Flowers".
As a classic Chinese New Year flower, the popularity of longevity flowers can be described as one of the best.
As everyone knows, longevity flowers are also "cuttings" of large households, except for the summer dormant period, other seasons can be cuttings.
Moreover, whether it is a branch cutting, or a leaf cutting, the survival rate of longevity flowers is very good.
Cuttings method:
Select the branches or leaves that grow strongly, break them off, dry them for 1-2 days, dry the wound area, and apply some carbendazim solution
Insert them into loose and breathable soil, keeping them slightly wet;
Then put it in a cool and ventilated place, and it can take root in about 15 days.
It should be noted that the leaf cuttings of longevity flowers are more difficult and the survival rate will be lower. It is recommended that novice flower friends still use branch cuttings as well.
Geraniums
Name:Geraniums
Traits:Perennial herbaceous plant.
Family:Geranium genus in the family Seedlings.
Flower language:Happiness is all around us.
Every time we talk about flowers suitable for cuttings in autumn and winter, like geraniums and longevity flowers, they not only have the same flowering time, but also have similar flower colors, similar flower amounts, and basically the same propagation methods.
It's just that unlike longevity flowers, geraniums have thinner leaves and are not suitable for cuttings, so they can only be cuttings.
Cuttings method:
Choose healthy branches, break them off, dry the wound, apply carbendazim, and insert them into loose and breathable nutrient soil.
Compared with longevity flowers, geranium branches are more prone to black rot, so it is necessary to apply more carbendazim or dry it for more time, and the air permeability of the cuttings substrate is also as good as possible.
When cuttings, if you find that the branches have signs of black rot, you must break them in time and re-cutting.
Begonias
Name:Begonias
Traits:Perennial herbaceous plant.
Family:Begonia family: Begonia spp.
Flower language:Bitter love.
Begonias, which are also a beautiful scenery on the balcony in winter, are a very beautiful indoor ornamental flower.
There are many types of begonias, such as Lige begonias, four seasons begonias, and trout begonias, which are all very beautiful varieties and are also a kind of flower that is very suitable for cuttings.
Similar to kalancho flowers, it only takes one leaf to propagate an entire pot.
Cuttings method:
Choose healthy leaves, dry the wound, and insert them into loose, breathable sandy soilRooting is available after about 10-15 days.
Watercress green
Name:Watercress green
Aliases:Green leaf jasper, small jasper, Douban Ruyi.
Traits:Perennial evergreen herb.
Family:Piper nigra is a genus of grass.
Flower language:Fairness and justice.
Watercress green is a small potted flower that is perfect for placing on the tabletop. As everyone knows, the thick leaves of watercress green are also a member of the army of leaf cuttings.
Even more peculiarly,Watercress green, not only the whole leaf cutting, but also half of the leaf cutting, which is also a special function that other green plants do not have
Cuttings method:
Choose healthy leaves, dry the wound, insert them into loose and breathable potting soil, water them well, put them in a cool place, and they will take root in about 20 days, and when more than 3 new leaves grow, they can be planted.
Tiger Piran
Name:Tiger Piran
Aliases:Tiger tail orchid, thousand years old orchid.
Traits:Perennial herbaceous foliage plant.
Family:Liliaceae saxifera.
Flower language:Resilient and vibrant.
Tiger piran, is a big "god flower" in the cutting world, only one leaf can be cutting.
Although the propagation of Saxifria is mainly based on ramets, the survival rate of leaf cuttings is also very high.
Cuttings method:
1. Select healthy and thick leaves, cut the leaves into small sections, and the length is about 6-7 cm
2. Put the leaves in a cool and ventilated place, dry the wound, and insert them into loose and breathable soil, which can take root in about a month
3. If you want to speed up its rooting, you can water the rooting powder every 10 days or so.
Peony spider plant
Name:Peony spider plant
Aliases:Heartleaf dayflower andrographis.
Traits:Perennial herb.
Branch:Aizoaceae.
Genus:Genus Animataria.
Flower language:Supporting each other, unpretentious.
Although the peony spider plant has the word "spider plant" in its name, it is actually a succulent.
The thick and juicy leaves can store a lot of nutrients, so it is also a flower that is very easy to cutting.
Cuttings method:
Cut off a sturdy branch, cut it into a branch of about 5 cm, dry the wound, and insert it into loose and breathable nutrient soilKeep the potting soil slightly moist, and it will take about 10 days to take root.
Write at the end:
For indoor doors with sunlight in winter, propagation by cuttings is the best!
In addition, in addition to these kinds of flowers, such as the common pothos, spider plant, jade tree, golden branch and jade leaf, crab claw orchid, tiger thorn plum, etc., are very good cuttings.
Flower friends who like the fun of cuttings, you may wish to take action and let this winter exude a different brilliance!
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