The Peace Tree, also known as the rubber tree, is deeply loved by indoor plant enthusiasts in homes and offices for its unique shape and easy maintenance. How to efficiently propagate the Peace Tree so that more plant lovers can enjoy its beauty has become a question of concern for many. This article will unveil the best propagation methods for the Peace Tree, helping you easily cultivate healthy green plants.
Understanding the propagation characteristics of the Peace Tree.The Peace Tree is a tropical plant that prefers a warm and humid environment. The main propagation methods are cuttage, seeding, and division. The cuttage method is the most commonly used due to its simple operation and high survival rate.
Cuttage propagation method for the Peace Tree.1. Choose a healthy mother plant: Select a strong and disease-free Peace Tree as the mother plant to ensure the quality of the cuttings.
2. Collect scions: In the season of vigorous growth, select healthy, disease-free young branches as scions, about 10-15 cm in length.
3. Prepare a rooting hormone: Soak the scions in a rooting hormone to promote rooting.
4. Cuttage: Insert the treated scions into a sandbed or vermiculite, keeping the soil moist and the temperature at 20-25°C.
5. Maintenance: Regularly spray water to keep the soil moist, avoid direct sunlight, and the scions can root in about a month.
Seeding propagation method for the Peace Tree.1. Collect seeds: Select mature and plump Peace Tree fruits, and extract the seeds.
2. Sow: Sprinkle the seeds evenly on a sandbed or vermiculite and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
3. Maintenance: Keep the soil moist and the temperature at 20-25°C, and the seeds can germinate in about a month.
4. Transplanting: Transplant after the seedlings have grown a few leaves.
Division propagation method for the Peace Tree.1. Choose a mother plant: Select a strong and disease-free Peace Tree as the mother plant.
2. Division: Dig up the mother plant from the soil, use a sharp knife to divide the roots into several parts, each with a section of the main stem.
3. Transplanting: Transplant the divided parts into new soil, keep the soil moist, and control the temperature at 20-25°C. They can survive in about a month.
Mastering the best propagation methods for the Peace Tree can not only increase the success rate of propagation but also ensure the quality of the propagated seedlings. In practice, you can choose the appropriate propagation method based on personal preferences and actual conditions, pay attention to daily maintenance, and let the Peace Tree grow strong under your careful care.
References:
《Technological Discussion on the Propagation of Peace Tree》, China Flower News, May 2019.
《Household Gardening Plant Propagation Manual》, China Forestry Publishing House, 2018 edition.