Among the many indoor foliage plants, the jade tree is deeply loved by people for its unique fleshy leaves, elegant posture and strong adaptability. And when the jade tree grows luxuriantly, we often need to prune it to maintain its beautiful plant shape. So, can the cut branches of the jade tree take root again and become a new jade tree? The answer is yes. Next, let's walk into the world of planting and maintenance of jade tree branches, and witness the wonderful process from pruning to the birth of new life.
1. Choose the right branches.
First, we need to cut a branch from a healthy jade plant. This branch should preferably be more than 1 cm in diameter and about 10-15 cm in length, and make sure that there are 2-3 leaf nodes on the branch. Such branches are vigorous and more likely to take root and sprout. When pruning, it is recommended to use sharp scissors or pruning shears to ensure that the cut is flat and reduce damage to the plant.
2. Handle the branches.
Proper treatment of the pruned shoots is one of the key steps in the success of planting. First, we need to remove the leaves at the bottom of the shoot, leaving a few leaves at the top. Doing so reduces water evaporation, which is beneficial for the shoots to take root. Then, place the treated shoots in a ventilated and shaded place to dry the wound. This process takes about 1-2 days until the wound heals and no more juice comes out. The purpose of drying wounds is to prevent branch decay after cuttings and improve the survival rate of rooting.
3. Prepare suitable soil.
Although the soil requirements of the jade tree are not strict, in order to ensure that the branches can take root and germinate quickly, it is best to choose sandy soil with good air permeability and good drainage. You can use humus, garden soil and river sand to mix and prepare according to a certain ratio, and add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer as the base fertilizer. Such soil is not only conducive to the rooting of branches, but also provides sufficient nutrients for later plant growth.
Fourth, cuttings.
When the shoot wound has dried, it is ready for cuttings. First, dig a hole of appropriate size in the prepared soil, and then insert the treated shoots into the soil to a depth of about 1 3 of the length of the shoots. Gently press the soil with your hands to make sure the shoots are stable. In this process, care should be taken not to damage the branches and leaves, so as not to affect the rooting survival rate.
5. Maintenance management.
After the cuttings are completed, it is time to enter the maintenance management stage. First of all, water once to make the soil fully moistened. Then, place the pot in a well-ventilated, semi-shaded place to maintain. During the maintenance process, it is necessary to keep the soil moist to avoid stagnant water that causes the branches to rot. Also, keep out of direct sunlight to avoid sunburn to shoots and leaves. After about a month, if properly maintained, the shoots will take root and sprout, growing new roots and leaves.
6. Transplant and pot.
When the root system of the branch grows to a certain extent (generally when the root system grows 3-5cm), it can be transplanted and potted. First, choose a pot with good air permeability and cover the bottom with ceramsite or crushed tiles to enhance drainage. Then, transplant the shoots with soil into pots. Be careful not to damage the roots and leaves when transplanting. After transplanting, water thoroughly and place the seedlings in a ventilated and semi-shaded place, and then gradually receive sunlight after a few days.
7. Post-maintenance.
After transplanting, the branches of the jade tree need to be maintained and managed in order to thrive. In terms of light, sufficient scattered light should be irradiated to avoid direct strong light; In terms of temperature, it is necessary to maintain a suitable growth temperature to avoid damage caused by high temperature and low temperature; In terms of watering, it is necessary to master the principle of "seeing dry and wet", and keep the potting soil moist but not too wet; In terms of fertilization, thin liquid fertilizer should be applied regularly to meet its growth needs.
Summary: Through the above steps, we successfully planted the cut jade tree branches into a new plant. In this process, we need to pay attention to the selection of suitable branches, treatment of branches, preparation of suitable soil, correct cuttings, careful maintenance, timely transplanting and post-management. As long as we master these skills and put in patience and love, we will be able to witness the wonderful process from pruning to the birth of a new life, and reap a full sense of accomplishment and happiness!