How to propagate the desert rose through cutting
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The desert rose is a plant that many people keep at home. It has a very strong flowering ability. Recently, many flower friends have noticed that the branches of their desert roses at home have grown long, with some branches growing very long and wanting to be cut off. By pruning, we can encourage the growth of lateral branches and then flowering to ensure the fullness of the entire plant, making the flowers more beautiful. Some friends asked if the cut branches can be propagated. In fact, there are only two methods to propagate the desert rose. Once新手 master these techniques, they will be able to quickly turn them into multiple pots and ensure a high survival rate. I will discuss these methods with you today.
1. Propagation through cutting
I made a video about propagating desert roses through cutting a long time ago. At that time, I cut some branches and they all rooted. However, we must remember that there is a characteristic of propagating desert roses: its "belly" will not grow larger, and its trunk will not become thicker. It will only keep growing taller and can bloom normally. So, if you want to propagate, you can, but you need to choose the right time. The only requirement is that the temperature should not be lower than 15 degrees to ensure normal growth. It prefers high temperatures, so a temperature of around 25 degrees is recommended. Even 30 degrees is fine, as long as it is hot and well-ventilated.
When we propagate it, we can cut the branches and keep about ten centimeters long to cut them apart one by one. Dip the white juice at the bottom in a solution of carbendazim and rooting hormone to remove it, allowing the bottom wound to absorb the ingredients of the rooting hormone. Then, proceed with propagation. It is recommended to use river sand for propagation as it is clean and free of fungi, which reduces the chances of blackening. Just find some river sand and put it in a small pot, plant it in there, or you can also use other granular substrates, but they must be clean and sterile. After planting, place it in a well-ventilated area and make sure it gets plenty of light, preferably for no less than three hours a day, either in the morning or afternoon.
After the propagation is done, press the soil surface slightly, and when it dries down two to three centimeters, water it thoroughly. If all goes well, it can root in no more than three weeks. During this process, some friends ask whether they should let the branches dry before propagation. If you are planting in nutrient-rich soil, it is recommended to let them dry. If using river sand, you can skip this step, as it is clean and the wound is less likely to rot. It can absorb moisture and heal quickly while ensuring the plant does not wilt and grows roots rapidly. If you want to plant directly in nutrient-rich soil, let them dry for a week before propagation. The branches may wilt and root relatively slowly. As soon as you see the branches gradually harden or the top buds or surrounding lateral buds start growing, you can supplement with some fertilizer. After a month of care, you can transplant it to a new pot for normal maintenance.
How to propagate the desert rose through cutting
2. Seed propagation
The most reliable method of propagating the desert rose is through seeds. First, we know that there are many varieties, and most of the single-petal varieties can self-pollinate. Even though the double-petal varieties cannot self-pollinate, we can obtain seeds through cross-pollination. A single flower can produce dozens or even hundreds of seeds, so the propagation amount is very large. If you want to propagate, you can buy some seeds and collect the seeds from self-pollination to plant.
Seed propagation is relatively simple. You can find a small pot with a diameter of about six centimeters, or use a cell tray, or a large pot. Place the seeds evenly on the soil surface, with a minimum distance of two to three centimeters between each seed. Then, cover them with one centimeter of soil. The soil should be well-draining and nutritious, or half soil and half granules. After covering, water it thoroughly and place the pot in direct sunlight. In no more than a week, the seeds should start to germinate, and within two weeks, they should be evenly germinated. Then, make sure to water thoroughly when the top two to three centimeters of soil dry out, provide plenty of light, and ensure good ventilation for rapid growth.
The seedlings can bloom after half a year to a year, as long as they are not short of water and get plenty of light. Supplement with a balanced nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer throughout the process, and they will grow very fast. I have sown several times, and the batch I sowed before was sold out. I sowed again this year, and they are doing very well. You can try it too. The fun of sowing is something that many people cannot experience. The seeds are cheap, with just a few dollars you can get one plant, so you can buy some to try.
These are the two methods of propagating the desert rose. Master the techniques I mentioned, and you will be able to quickly get multiple pots. Both cutting and seed propagation can lead to rapid growth and flowering in a short time. It is a special kind of plant, and as long as the temperature does not drop below 15 degrees, it can bloom throughout the year with less watering and more light.
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