Thematic propagation, cuttage propagation, grafting propagation, precautions for propagation, Scheffefflore, scientific name Fatsia japonica, is a common indoor leaf-viewing plant. It is loved by people for its unique palm-shaped compound leaves and evergreen green leaves all year round. Cultivate a pot of healthy Schefflore at home, and understand its breeding methods is crucial. This article will introduce in detail several breeding methods of Schefflore to help you easily cultivate beautiful plants. Rope breeding is one of the most commonly used breeding methods for Scheffefflera. The following are the specific steps of Rope breeding: 1. Select healthy Schefflera plants, preferably choose a mother plant that grows vigorously.
2. In spring or autumn, remove the mother plant from the pot and gently shake off the soil at the root.
3. Observe the root of the mother plant and find the stronger side buds.
4. Use a sharp knife to cut off the side buds together with part of the root system to ensure that each side bud has enough root system.
5. Plant the cut side buds in a new flowerpot, water them thoroughly, and place them in a semi-shaded environment for maintenance. Cuttage propagation Cuttage propagation is another common method of breeding Schefflera. The specific steps are as follows: 1. Select branches of Schefflera that grow vigorously, preferably the twigs of the year.
2. Cut the branches into 10-15 cm long sections, retaining the top 2-3 leaves.
3. Soak the cut branches in rooting powder for 10-15 minutes to increase the rooting rate.
4. Insert the treated branches into sand beds or vermiculite to keep the soil moist.
5. At a temperature of 20-25 degrees Celsius, the branches can take root after about 3-4 weeks. Graft propagation Graft propagation is suitable for breeding Schefflera with special varieties. The specific steps are as follows: 1. Select a healthy trunk as a scion, with a length of about 5-10 cm.
2. Select Schefflera that is the same or similar to the scion variety as the rootstock.
3. Align the incisions of the scion and rootstock and fix them with grafting tape.
4. Place the grafted plants in a semi-shaded environment to keep the soil moist.
5. After a period of time, the scion and rootstock can heal and form a new plant. Precautions 1. During the breeding process, keep the soil moist and avoid excessive watering.
2. Pay attention to ventilation to avoid moisture to the plants.
3. After reproduction, the plants should be properly shaded and avoid direct sunlight.
4. Select healthy mother plants and branches to improve reproductive success.
Mastering the breeding methods of Scheffeffllum chinensis can help you easily cultivate beautiful plants at home. Through various methods such as subplant propagation, cutting propagation, and grafting propagation, you can choose the appropriate breeding method according to your needs. I hope this article can provide you with help and wish you a full harvest in the process of cultivating Scheffllum chinensis!