How to propagate the money tree through cutting
Today, let me introduce to you how to propagate the leaves of the money tree by cutting and the experience of plant care in detail, regarding the key points of money tree maintenance. Let's take a look together.
The propagation methods of the money tree can be divided into cutting propagation, division propagation, and leaf insertion propagation. During the propagation process, some friends may have immature cutting skills, leading to the rot of the cuttings and resulting in failed propagation. The money tree flowers relatively late, and some friends have been growing money trees for twenty to thirty years without seeing any flowers. So why do many friends still enjoy cultivating money trees? The scientific name of the money tree is Zamioculcas zamiifolia, belonging to the Araceae family of plants. It is also known as the dragon-phoenix tree, beautiful iron芋, and泽米芋. The plant has a pleasant name—money tree, which implies attracting wealth and enjoying a prosperous life. Therefore, cultivating money trees is a delightful activity for many people. Unlike other plants, the money tree cannot be easily propagated using seeds. It is one of the few ornamental plants with underground tuberous rhizomes. Generally, using cutting propagation is more common. What is the specific method of cutting propagation?
1. Prepare the cutting medium, which is what we call the culture medium. The best choice is to use vermiculite, which has good breathability and water and nutrient retention capabilities. Since vermiculite is light and a non-toxic natural mineral, if there is no vermiculite available, you can directly use soil specifically for vegetable seedlings, which works even better. This material not only ensures good breathability but also helps retain water and nutrients, providing a better environment for the money tree cuttings to root. When using vermiculite as a substrate, it can be disinfected with carbendazim. Using specialized seedling raising medium can eliminate the need for disinfection since it is already disinfected.
2. Choose the appropriate time. The money tree is native to tropical and subtropical regions and has a characteristic of heat tolerance and cold intolerance. The most suitable temperature for growth is between 20-32 degrees Celsius, with the minimum temperature maintaining above 10 degrees Celsius for successful cutting. To avoid high temperatures leading to black and rotten roots and low temperatures making it difficult to survive, it is best to schedule the cutting during the relatively mild seasons of spring and autumn to reduce heating and cooling costs.
3. Prepare the cuttings. There are various methods of propagating the money tree, and using leaf cuttings is the most common method. Choose a relatively strong branch, and when cutting, it's best to have two leaves on the petiole, which can increase the survival rate of the cuttings, speed up growth, and make it easier to cultivate robust and vigorous money tree plants. Using a single leaf for cutting can also cultivate good money trees, but growth is slower and takes longer than with petioles.
4. Cutting. Fill the pot with the prepared medium and press it down slightly. Then, use a sharp, hard stick to make holes according to the cutting density and insert the cuttings directly into the holes. The depth of the soil should be about 1/2 of the entire cutting. Press lightly 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 care. To increase the survival rate of cuttings, it is best to treat them with a 300-fold solution of 5% indolebutyric acid and naphthalene acetic acid before cutting.
5. Management and care after cutting. Whether the cutting is successful depends on the post-cutting management. In addition to ensuring a suitable temperature, proper misting to maintain moisture is also necessary. Excessive dryness is not conducive to rooting, and excessive moisture can cause rot. Maintain soil moisture at 65% and air humidity between 60%-80%. Generally, it takes 2-3 weeks to root and sprout, and after a while, it can be transplanted into a pot. 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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