Method for Beheading Housjuanjin
As a favorite leaf propagation variety for succulent enthusiasts, Housjuanjin is highly favored for its unique rosette shape. Beheading propagation not only solves the problem of etiolation but also yields new plants, although improper handling can easily lead to black rot. This article will systematically analyze the five key points in the entire process of beheading propagation.
One, Core Preparation for Beheading Propagation
1.1 Criteria for Selecting Professional Tools
Medical-grade surgical blades or professional pruning shears are the preferred tools, with the blade needing to be thoroughly disinfected with 75% alcohol wipes. It is recommended to prepare auxiliary materials such as hemostatic forceps and carbendazim powder to form a complete disinfection and sterilization system.
1.2 Determining the Best Operation Time
Choose to operate on a sunny morning during the spring and autumn growing seasons when the plant cells are highly active, and an air humidity of 40%-60% can effectively reduce the risk of infection. Avoid the plum rain season and extreme high temperatures.
Two, Precise Beheading Operation Guide
2.1定位 Method for Cutting Etiolated Stems
For etiolated plants with long stems, the cut should be made 0.5 cm above the third or fourth leaf from the bottom, retaining enough growing points. The cutting angle should be a 45-degree oblique plane, which is conducive to wound healing.
2.2 Techniques for Propagating Robust Plants
When the mother plant's stem diameter exceeds 1 cm, it is recommended to use a flat cutting method, retaining three to four rounds of leaves at the base. Immediately apply charcoal powder to the wound, and combined with scattered light care, it can stimulate the germination of lateral buds.
Three, Dual-line Maintenance Management System
3.1 Key Points for Caring for the Mother Plant's Wound
After beheading, stop watering for 7-10 days and use bamboo forceps to regularly clean up the accumulated water in the leaf axils. Control the environmental temperature within the range of 18-25°C, and combine intermittent supplemental lighting to accelerate the formation of callus tissue.
3.2 Advanced Plan for Rooting Cuttings
It is recommended to use a mixture of perlite and vermiculite (2:1) as the growing medium for the top cuttings, maintaining a slightly moist state. You can dip in rooting powder and then plant shallowly, using a transparent humidity tent to maintain 85% air humidity.
Through scientific and systematic beheading propagation management, the survival rate of Housjuanjin can reach over 90%. Mastering the three core elements of disinfection protection, precise cutting, and differentiated maintenance can not only maintain the aesthetic shape of the mother plant but also achieve multi-generational cyclic propagation. It is recommended to record plant growth data every quarter and gradually optimize the operation process.