How to propagate a goldfish plant through cutting
The editor will share with you some small experiences in plant cultivation on how to propagate a goldfish plant through cutting and the methods and precautions for cutting the plant. Next, the editor will provide a detailed answer for you.
The goldfish plant, also known as the dragon head flower, lion flower, dragon mouth flower, and foreign color canary, belongs to the genus Nemophila of the Plantaginaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant. The goldfish plant symbolizes abundance, vitality, and prosperity, with bright colors, beautiful flowers, and high ornamental value. It can be cultivated at home. In the warm spring or autumn, when the plant grows to about 9 cm tall and has 8 to 10 true leaves, it can be propagated through cutting. Let's learn about the cutting propagation method and precautions for the goldfish plant.
I. Cutting Method
1. Cutting Time
The goldfish plant can tolerate a certain degree of cold but is not heat-tolerant. The most suitable time for cutting is in the warm spring or autumn. Summer and severe winter should be avoided, as they are not conducive to the survival of the cuttings.
2. Selection of Cuttings
Select a goldfish plant that has grown to about 9 cm tall with 8 to 10 true leaves and a good growth trend. Remove the top growth by pinching off the top 4 leaves, leaving 4 to 6 true leaves at the bottom as the cutting.
3. Preparation of Substrate
For cutting the goldfish plant, a well-draining and loose river sand can be used as the substrate. After selecting the substrate, add a small amount of carbendazim or place it in the sun for 1 to 2 days to disinfect. After disinfection, sieve out the coarse and fine sand using a fine mesh. Place the coarse sand at the bottom of the container up to two-thirds, and the fine sand on top of the coarse sand up to one-third of the container opening.
4. Performing the Cutting
Before cutting, make holes in the substrate with a wooden stick about 3 mm in diameter, with each hole spaced about 2.5 cm x 3 cm apart. Insert the cutting into the hole and press the surrounding soil to firm it. Then water the cuttings thoroughly with a fine-mist spray bottle to complete the process.
II. Precautions
After the cutting is completed, place the cutting in a well-ventilated area with scattered light. Water it twice a day, morning and evening, to keep the substrate moist. Control the temperature between 15 to 20°C. Patiently wait for about 10 days for the roots to form. After the roots are more developed, you can transplant them into pots.
Now that you have been introduced to how to propagate a goldfish plant through cutting, as well as a detailed explanation of the cutting methods and precautions, do you understand?