Can the鸭掌木 (Duckbill plant) survive if directly planted in soil?
Today's mini experience sharing: Can the Duckbill plant survive if directly planted in soil? And a detailed explanation of the plant cultivation experience for the Duckbill plant cutting time and method. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
This way of cutting the Duckbill plant saves money and effort, turning a small twig into a "mini forest."
The Duckbill plant, also known as Schefflera, is called the wealth tree in our Weifang. When Xiaoqi first started growing flowers, he always called it the wealth tree, and only later did he know it was called the Duckbill plant. In fact, this plant is considered one of the easiest to grow.
If you want to propagate the Duckbill plant, it's very simple, but many people still can't operate it well and fail to make it survive because we need to prune the Duckbill plant frequently. The purpose of pruning is to promote the growth of more lateral branches, achieving lush and leafy growth. There are two types of branches to choose from for pruning and propagation, both of which can survive. One type of branch is the tender tip, and the other is the aging, lignified branch.
Never insert the tender tip into the soil, as it will easily wither and die if planted in the soil because it is very tender. The survival rate is very low when planted in the soil, and you can try it for yourself. How should you propagate the tender branches? Water propagation is the most reliable method. Place the non-lignified branches in water, keep the water clean, and add a bit of rooting hormone. If all goes well, they will grow many roots in about 20 days. If you plant it in the soil, the leaves will wither, and if you can't control the humidity well, it will easily dry out. Too much watering can also lead to rot.
For the older branches, direct soil propagation is fine. When propagating, don't retain too many leaves, just one leaf is enough. Cut a diagonal slice at the bottom of the branch and preferably soak it in rooting hormone. Plant it in loose, well-draining soil, and in about 30 days, the roots should grow out.
Can the Duckbill plant survive if directly planted in soil?
When propagating, always remember not to expose it to direct sunlight. Place it in a scattered light or bright environment. When using soil propagation, keep it well-ventilated, and spray the leaves with a fine mist in the morning and evening to increase air humidity and allow the leaves to absorb some moisture. The survival rate can reach almost 100%. But why do some friends' branches remain in a non-growing phase after propagation, neither growing roots nor wilting?
Because after we prune and plant the Duckbill plant branches in the soil, they first need to heal the bottom wound. Once the wound heals, it will gradually swell, forming small lumps at the bottom, and only after these lumps grow well will they start to root. Under normal circumstances, roots can grow in about 30 days, but some may take up to two months. If you haven't seen roots yet, just wait because as long as the branches don't wither and the leaves don't wither, they will quickly grow roots. When conditions are right and the temperature is suitable, just make sure not to lack water, and the roots will naturally grow.
No matter which plant you propagate, never constantly pull it out to check during the propagation process. Even if a root grows out a bit, pulling it out will inevitably break the root, and after breaking, it will have to regrow, which adds time to the rooting process. Frequent pulling out of the plant to check is a serious mistake. As long as the leaves don't wither and the plant remains vigorous, roots will soon grow. Once the roots grow, they will rapidly grow in the potting soil. Generally, when you see new sprouts, the roots are considered to have filled the pot, and there should be no problem.
Propagating the wealth tree is very simple. Use water propagation for the tender branches and direct soil propagation for the older branches. When using soil propagation, maintain air humidity and good ventilation. Water promptly when the soil surface dries. Don't frequently pull out the plant to check for roots during the propagation process. As long as the leaves don't wither, just wait for it to root. It's very simple. Always remember these points. If you propagate the Duckbill plant, one plant will survive and grow roots quickly, filling the pot with roots and growing rapidly in the later stages.
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