How to propagate a fire festival plant after beheading
In detail, for netizens to understand how to propagate a fire festival plant after beheading and the related experience of flower planting with the propagation method of cutting, the following is introduced by the editor of this site.
The fire festival, as its name suggests, turns its leaves into a fiery red under the warm winter sun. Growing a fire festival plant can give a positive and passionate feeling. However, as a succulent plant, it is prone to leggy growth during cultivation, at which point we behead it. The branches and leaves left after beheading can be used for propagation, so let's learn about the propagation method after beheading the fire festival plant.
I. Propagation
Reason: Through propagation, more fire festival plants can be obtained and cultivated.
Soil culture method:
1. Place the branches and leaves left after beheading in the shade for 3 to 4 days, wait for the wounds to shrink and dry, then put them on vermiculite, spray water every 2 to 3 days, and wait for them to root.
2. After the fire festival plant has rooted, transplant it into a pot, place vermiculite on the potting soil to reduce water loss.
3. Place the pot in a place with sufficient scattered light and good ventilation.
4. Water every 3 to 5 days, water moderately, follow the principle of "no watering when dry, water thoroughly when watering," and keep the potting soil slightly moist.
5. Always observe the growth condition of the propagated fire festival plant. When the leaves become full and harder instead of being soft and wilted, it indicates normal root growth. If they do not become full, consider whether it is due to water, light, or other issues and address them accordingly.
Water culture method:
1. Prepare a bottle, it can be a mineral water bottle, filled with water.
2. Place the top of the fire festival plant left after beheading on the mouth of the bottle, the branches should just touch the water and should not be too deep in the water.
3. Wait for about 14 days, and when the branches have developed roots, plant them in a flower pot.
II. Beheading
Reason: Beheading can prevent the fire festival plant from becoming leggy, trim the plant shape, and propagate through cutting.
Method: Fix the stem of the fire festival plant with the left hand, and use a sanitized knife to cut off the top of the plant with the right hand, ensuring that the wound is smooth without cracks. The fire festival plant after beheading needs to be placed in a ventilated area for maintenance for more than 3 days.
III. Maintenance Knowledge
1. The fire festival plant only turns very red under the sunlight in cold winter and dry conditions.
2. During the growing season, the fire festival plant turns green and grows quickly, and can be trimmed frequently for propagation.
3. After the propagated fire festival plant has developed good roots and stored enough water, the demand for water gradually decreases. Reduce watering and wait until it is waterless; the fire festival plant will slowly turn back to red.
4. The fire festival plant prefers a warm and dry environment with plenty of light, and can be cultivated according to its habits. Fertilization should be thin and frequent, with a focus on phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
The detailed content shared above on how to propagate a fire festival plant after beheading and the propagation method of cutting, hoping it can be helpful to you!