How to propagate a rubber plant with a high survival rate
For most women, let's understand the related content about how to propagate a rubber plant with a high survival rate, as well as the timing and methods of rubber plant propagation in terms of green plants.
Rubber plants have a strong air purification ability and high ornamental value, which can greening the environment and refreshing the mind when cultivated at home. If you want to multiply a rubber plant into several pots, you can achieve this through cutting propagation. The following mainly introduces the cutting method of rubber plants.
I. Cutting Time
Propagating rubber plants can be done in spring and autumn, preferably between May and September, with June to July being the best time. At this time, the temperature is suitable, and the air humidity is relatively high, making it the easiest for cuttings to survive.
II. Cutting Treatment
In spring, choose branches from the previous year for cuttings, while in autumn, choose branches from the current year. Semi-woody branches are the best choice for cuttings, as very old or very young branches are not easy to survive. The selected branches should be cut into lengths of 12-15 cm, leaving 2 leaves, and the rest should be cut off. After cutting, dip the branches into boiling water to stop the white sap from flowing out.
III. Planting Cuttings
Find a wide-mouthed glass bottle, fill it with water, and insert the cutting into the water, making sure the water covers one-third of the cutting. Change the water every 3 days before the cuttings take root, which usually takes about 10 days. After the roots appear, change the water every day. When the roots grow to 4-6 mm, move them to a river sand substrate to continue growing, with a transplanting depth of about 9-10 cm. After watering, cover with a film.
IV. Planting
After cultivating the cuttings in the river sand substrate for half a month, prepare a flower pot and fill it with loose and fertile soil. Then plant the cutting into the flower pot. If the cutting has axillary buds, leave 2 and remove the rest. After planting, water a small amount and after two weeks, the cuttings will take root. Once new leaves grow, normal maintenance can continue.
The introduction on how to propagate a rubber plant with a high survival rate and the methods of cutting time and propagation for rubber plants provided above can be used as a reference suggestion for everyone.