How to propagate a cactus
For many girls, an introduction to how to propagate a cactus and the methods of cactus propagation in the field of green plants and flowers is provided, followed by a detailed explanation for everyone to understand together.
Cacti are very common plants that can effectively purify indoor air and also serve a certain ornamental purpose, making them popular with most people. However, many people do not know how to propagate cacti when cultivating them, so if you want to grow a pot of cacti, you must purchase them from the market. Let's follow the editor to learn about the propagation methods of cacti.
【One, How to Propagate Cacti】
<1. Seed Propagation>
If you want to propagate a cactus by seed, you first need to wait for the cactus to bloom and produce fruit before using the cactus seeds for propagation. Therefore, seed propagation is relatively troublesome and can only be done in the spring. Careful maintenance is required to ensure the seeds germinate faster.
<2. Grafting Propagation>
The best method for grafting cacti is to use a cutting technique, which prevents the cutting from drying out or falling off easily. The cutting method is the "upward" T-joint technique. Choose a healthy and sterile cactus seedling and a healthy leaf cactus plant as the rootstock. After grafting, move it to a location with weak light and keep the temperature between 20-25°C. Generally, the wound will heal in 15-20 days.
<3. Cutting Propagation>
Among the methods of cactus propagation, the simplest is cutting propagation. This method not only has a high survival rate but is also easy to learn. Just plant the small cactus balls into a new pot, and they can easily take root and sprout under strong sunlight. The specific propagation method is as follows.
【Two, Cactus Cutting Propagation Method】
<1. Prepare Soil>
The soil for cutting must be very loose. Coarse sand and sawdust can be used, as these materials have larger gaps, allowing for good water and air permeability, which is beneficial for root development. Since root development requires a certain level of humidity, but overly moist potting soil can cause the cut ends to rot, it is important to prevent excessive water accumulation in the pot.
<2. Selecting Seedlings>
Remove the new small cactus balls and replant them. It is recommended to place the removed small balls in a shaded area for a few days to let the "wounds" dry before putting them into new potting soil.
<3. Cutting Maintenance>
After the cuttings have rooted, the pot should be kept moist, with watering not too excessive, especially avoiding fertilization. After a month of root development, enter normal management and then appropriately water and fertilize. Generally, the cactus seedlings will grow rapidly into shape.
<Conclusion>
Through the detailed introduction above, everyone should now know how to propagate cacti. In fact, propagating cacti is a very simple task. However, to ensure the survival of cactus seedlings, it is necessary to follow the cactus cutting propagation methods described above to propagate the cacti successfully.
The above introduction (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) on how to propagate cacti and the methods of cactus propagation is provided for everyone to learn and understand!