Introduction to the Propagation Methods of Epipremnum aureum
This article provides insights into the propagation methods of Epipremnum aureum, focusing on green plant care. Next, the editor will introduce the methods to netizens.
Epipremnum aureum is an indoor plant with strong vitality and simple growth, making it very suitable for inexperienced plant enthusiasts to cultivate. It can thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, from low to high light. How to propagate Epipremnum aureum? There are two common methods: cutting and layering. Here, I will introduce some cutting and layering propagation methods.
Introduction to the Propagation Methods of Epipremnum aureum
1. Cutting Propagation
The best time for cutting propagation is from late spring to early summer (May to June) or in autumn (August to September). Before cutting, select high-quality varieties with good ornamental value and healthy, disease-free branches. When separating from the mother plant and cutting the cuttings, avoid damaging the aerial roots. Because these aerial roots can directly transform into terrestrial roots after being inserted into the soil, absorbing moisture and nutrients from the soil quickly, which is very beneficial for cutting work. Each cutting should be 8-10 cm long and have at least 4 internodes, with the lower end cut into a horse-shoe shape.
The seedbed can use a suitable-sized earthenware pot, and the substrate can be vermiculite, convenient for future indoor soilless cultivation. If there is no vermiculite, you can also use a mixture of 6 parts of loose and breathable sandy garden soil and 4 parts of river sand. It is best not to add organic fertilizers to the cutting soil to prevent the cuttings from rotting and reducing the survival rate of cuttings. The soil for cutting should be sterilized at high temperature before use. Plant one cutting per pot, with a depth of 4-5 cm into the soil, and place it in a shaded and ventilated area after watering.
After cutting, the maintenance management of Epipremnum aureum involves keeping the seedbed temperature at 18-22°C. If this temperature cannot be reached, you can cover the pot with a plastic bag, place the seedbed in a warm area, and control the temperature around 22°C. Another key issue for root growth is to maintain the relative humidity of the space. The plastic bag should be opened daily to spray water, ventilate, and aerate, keeping the air fresh and promoting root growth in the cuttings.
2. Layering Propagation
Layering Epipremnum aureum is also relatively simple, usually using the common layering method. In April to May when the plant is growing vigorously, use a suitable-sized earthenware pot filled with a mixture of peat soil, forest decomposed leaves soil, and mountain soil, all mixed and moistened after high-temperature sterilization. Before layering, straighten the branches on one side of the mother plant, bend them down, and select the part that can be buried in the substrate, making a cut or performing a ring-shaped cut to remove the epidermis. During the operation, be sure to preserve the aerial roots growing naturally at the internodes. Then, bury the cut part of the branch and the aerial roots together in the substrate of the pot, leaving the tip of the branch exposed outside the pot. Use wire hooks or shaped tree branches to secure the coiled stems in the substrate to prevent the branches from accidentally bouncing back and causing the layering to fail.
The management of layering involves keeping the substrate consistently moist. Generally, after 2-3 months of maintenance, new roots will grow at the pressed area, and new buds will appear on the above-ground part. At this time, the grower can use a sharp knife to insert into the soil layer and cut the layered branch, allowing it to grow independently. After another 1-2 months of care, the seedlings can be transplanted into pots, becoming an independent Epipremnum aureum plant. This concludes the content on how to propagate Epipremnum aureum.
In summary, Epipremnum aureum can also be hydroponically cultivated, which is also a good method. I will not elaborate on it here. Those interested in hydroponic Epipremnum aureum can search for the keyword "hydroponic method of Epipremnum aureum" on this site or click on the hydroponic method diagram for specific information. This article ends here, hoping it is helpful to you.
The above introduction to the propagation methods of Epipremnum aureum and the detailed explanation of cutting and layering propagation methods hope to be helpful to green plant enthusiasts!