Spring is the season for plants to grow, and it is also a good time for cuttings for those who like to raise flowers. It is a common potted plant that is loved for its beautiful form and easy maintenance. In the spring, as long as you pay attention to the following points, you can make the rooting speed fast and live in the soil.
1. Choose healthy cuttings.
The key to successful propagation from cuttings is the selection of healthy cuttings. Select more than one-year-old semi-lignified branches on the mother plant of golden branches and jade leaves, which requires robust growth and no diseases and pests. Cut the cuttings into 10-15 cm long segments, keeping 2-3 leaves to facilitate photosynthesis.
2. Deal with the incision of the cuttings.
In order to prevent the cutting incision from becoming infected with germs, it needs to be disinfected. You can put the cut cuttings into 0Soak in 1% carbendazim solution for 10 min or smear the incision with plant ash. After sterilization, place the cuttings in a cool and ventilated place to dry.
3. Select the appropriate substrate.
The substrate propagated by cuttings has a great influence on the rooting rate and survival rate. Materials such as vermiculite, perlite, and coir can be selected as substrates, which are breathable and moisturizing, which is conducive to rooting. Put the substrate into a nursery pot or seedling block, water it thoroughly, and wait for it to dry slightly before cuttings.
Fourth, insert the substrate correctly.
Gently insert the dried cuttings into the substrate, taking care not to hurt the incision. The insertion depth is generally 3-5 cm, keeping the substrate moist and not too wet or too dry. When cuttings, seedling pots or seedling blocks can be placed in a warm and moist environment to facilitate rooting.
5. Maintain a suitable temperature and humidity.
Temperature and humidity are the key factors affecting the propagation of cuttings of A. chinensis. Under suitable temperature and humidity conditions, the rooting speed will be accelerated, and the survival rate will also be increased. Nursery pots or seedling blocks can be placed indoors in a warm and humid environment, keeping the temperature between 20-25 and the humidity above 80%. If possible, you can use a humidifier or cover the basin with plastic wrap to maintain humidity.
6. Reasonable maintenance and management.
The golden branches and jade leaves propagated by cuttings need to be reasonably maintained and managed. During rooting, keep the substrate moist, but also take care to avoid being too wet or too dry. At the same time, it is necessary to fertilize and water at the right time to promote the growth of strong plants. After rooting, it should be transplanted into the potting soil in time, and gradually increase the light and ventilation time to adapt to the outdoor environment. In the process of maintenance, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases, and spray fungicides and insecticides regularly.
In short, spring is a good time for the propagation of golden branches and jade leaf cuttings. As long as we pay attention to the selection of healthy cuttings, the treatment of cuttings incision, the selection of suitable substrate, the correct insertion of substrate, the maintenance of appropriate temperature and humidity, and reasonable maintenance and management, we can make the golden branches and jade leaves take root quickly, and the planting can live. By propagating golden branches and jade leaves by cuttings, you can get more potted plants and add green vitality to the home environment.