How to propagate a rubber plant
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Propagation of rubber plants usually involves cutting and high-stem layering methods.
(1) Cutting method. This method is simple to operate, easy to survive, and grows quickly. The cutting time is at the end of spring and the beginning of summer, which can be combined with pruning. The cuttings are usually selected from 1-year-old semi-woody middle branches. After cutting, to prevent excessive latex flow from the cut ends that may affect survival, it is necessary to seal the wounds promptly with adhesive clay or wood ash. The length of the cuttings should retain three buds, with the lower leaf removed and the upper two leaves brought together and tied with thin plastic绳 to reduce leaf evaporation. Then, insert them into a cutting bed with sandy soil or frog stone as the matrix. After insertion, maintain a higher humidity in the bed without waterlogging, with a suitable temperature of 18-25℃. Regularly sprinkle water on the ground to increase air humidity and ensure shading and ventilation. It takes about 2-3 weeks to root. After potting, place in a slightly shaded area and gradually increase lighting as new buds sprout.
(2) High-stem layering method. For home flower growers, using the high-stem layering method to propagate is more convenient and has a higher success rate. The method is as follows: select 2-year-old branches that are appropriately sized, well-developed, and full of tissue. Make a light annular stripping about 1 centimeter wide at the intended soil covering area, and apply a 30-50ppm naphthalene acetic acid solution. Then, wrap the ringed area with a mixture of wet soil or moss or well-watered vermiculite, and cover it with plastic film, tying the bottom tightly and leaving a hole at the top for ventilation and watering. Pay attention to maintenance. The layering is done in June, and rooting occurs in July-August. Once rooted, you can cut it down and pot it.
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