Echeveria leaf insertion, as a multi肉 plant that has been popular in recent years, has won the favor of many flower friends with its unique leaf color and compact plant type. This article will introduce you to the breeding method of Echeveria leaf insertion in detail, helping you easily master the maintenance skills of this plant.
Choose a healthy Echeveria leaf insertionBefore breeding Echeveria leaf insertion, first choose a healthy plant. Healthy Echeveria leaf insertion has full leaves, bright color, and no pests and diseases. When purchasing, pay attention to whether the leaves are intact and whether there are signs of rot or mildew.
Propagation method - leaf insertionEcheveria leaf insertion is mainly propagated by leaf insertion. Here are the specific steps of leaf insertion:
1. Select a healthy Echeveria leaf, preferably a mature leaf, as it has a faster rooting speed.
2. Place the leaves flat in a well-ventilated and dry environment to dry the wounds, which takes about 1-2 days.
3. Insert the dried leaves into fine sand or vermiculite, about half the length of the leaves.
4. Keep the soil slightly moist, avoid waterlogging, and control the temperature between 15-25°C. After about 2-3 weeks, the bottom of the leaves will begin to root.
5. When the roots grow to a certain length, you can transplant the leaves and roots together into a new pot.
Breeding environment1. Light: Echeveria leaf insertion likes plenty of sunlight but should not be exposed to direct sunlight. During the growing season, it should be placed in a place with sufficient scattered light.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for Echeveria leaf insertion to grow is between 15-25°C. In winter, the temperature should not be too low to avoid leaf freezing.
3. Humidity: Echeveria leaf insertion does not require high humidity. Keeping the soil slightly moist is enough.
Watering and fertilizing1. Watering: Echeveria leaf insertion is drought-resistant and should not be watered too much. Water 1-2 times a week during the growing season and reduce watering frequency in winter.
2. Fertilizing: Apply a compound fertilizer once a month during the growing season to promote plant growth.
Pest and disease controlEcheveria leaf insertion has fewer pests and diseases, but also pay attention to the following points:
1. Keep the plant well-ventilated and avoid leaf accumulation.
2. Regularly check the plant and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.
The breeding method of Echeveria leaf insertion is simple and easy to learn, suitable for beginners. With the above methods, I believe you can definitely raise healthy and beautiful Echeveria leaf insertion and also pay attention to adjust the breeding environment in time to keep the plant in the best growth state.
References:
《Manual of Multi肉 Plant Breeding Technology》, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2018 Edition.
Third-party comments:According to the data of 《Manual of Multi肉 Plant Breeding Technology》, Echeveria leaf insertion has a high survival rate in family breeding and is one of the recommended multi肉 plants.