How to propagate a money tree for quick rooting
Let me tell you about how to propagate a money tree quickly and some related topics about the cultivation of money trees, such as the propagation methods and timing. Below, the editor will provide you with detailed answers.
The propagation methods of money trees can be divided into cutting propagation, division propagation, and leaf insertion propagation. During the propagation process, some friends may not have mature cutting techniques, which can easily lead to the rotting of cuttings and result in propagation failure. Money trees bloom relatively late, and some friends who have planted money trees for twenty or thirty years have never seen any flowers. So why do many friends still enjoy cultivating money trees? The scientific name of money trees is 'Zamioculcas zamiifolia', which belongs to the Araceae family. It is also known as 'Dragon Phoenix Wood', 'Beautiful Iron芋', 'Java芋', etc. The plant is called a 'money tree' due to its pleasant name, and cultivating it is thought to bring wealth and prosperity, which makes it a joyful endeavor for many people. Unlike other plants, money trees cannot be easily propagated using seeds. They are also among the few ornamental plants with underground tuberous rhizomes. Generally, cutting propagation is the most common method. What is the specific method of cutting propagation?
1. Prepare the cutting medium, which is the cultivation medium we refer to. Choose vermiculite as the best option due to its good breathability and water and fertilizer retention capabilities. Vermiculite is light in weight and a non-toxic natural ore. If vermiculite is not available, you can use special soil for vegetable seedlings, which is even better as it provides good breathability as well as water and fertilizer retention, creating a better environment for the money tree cuttings to root. When using vermiculite as a substrate, it can be disinfected with carbendazim. Using special seedling raising substrates can eliminate the need for disinfection since they are already disinfected.
2. Choose a suitable time. Money trees are native to tropical and subtropical regions and have a nature that is heat-tolerant but not cold-tolerant. The most suitable temperature for growth is between 20-32 degrees Celsius, with a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius to ensure successful propagation. To avoid high temperatures leading to black rot and root decay or low temperatures making it difficult to survive, it's best to schedule the cutting during the relatively mild temperatures of spring and autumn, which can reduce the cost of insulation and cooling.
3. Prepare cuttings. Among the various propagation methods, leaf cutting is the most commonly used. Choose a sturdy stem, and when cutting, it's best to have two leaves on the petiole, which can increase the survival rate of cuttings, grow faster, and more easily cultivate vigorous money tree plants. Using a single leaf for cutting can also grow a good money tree, but the growth rate is slower and takes longer when using leaves without a petiole.
4. Cutting propagation. Fill the prepared medium into the flower pot and press it down slightly. Then, use a sharpened hard stick to make holes according to the cutting density, insert the cuttings directly into the holes, with the depth of the soil accounting for about 1/2 of the cutting. Press it down slightly with your hand to ensure full contact with the soil, then water thoroughly and place it in a shaded area with a temperature of 20-30 degrees Celsius for maintenance. To increase the survival rate of cuttings, it's best to treat them with a 300-fold solution of 5% indole-3-butyric acid before cutting.
5. Management and maintenance after cutting. Whether the cutting is successful or not, post-cutting management is very important. In addition to ensuring a suitable temperature, proper watering to maintain humidity is also necessary. Excessive dryness makes it difficult to root, while excessive moisture can cause rot. Maintain soil moisture at 65% and air humidity at 60%-80%. Generally, it takes 2-3 weeks to root and germinate, and after a while, you can pot them. That's all for today's sharing. Remember to visit often, and if you like it, give it a thumbs up before leaving.
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