How to deal with the flowering of the豆瓣绿 plant
Are you curious about how to handle the flowering of the 豆瓣绿 plant and the related topics of introducing the benefits and drawbacks of growing this plant? This information will definitely be helpful to you, so let's dive in!
Recently, the 豆瓣绿 plant I've been growing has bloomed, with many flowers in an upright flower spike, about 10 centimeters long; especially the branches of the plant, which are significantly longer, over 20 centimeters, and have started to lodge, severely affecting normal growth and losing its former ornamental value. It turns out that the 豆瓣绿 plant has bloomed, so what should I do? Let my experience in growing the plant tell you about the maintenance and management methods after the plant blooms, to turn one pot into many, believe it or not!
One, what are the impacts of the 豆瓣绿 plant flowering
The 豆瓣绿 plant rarely blooms and stays green throughout the year, mainly used as an ornamental plant. Due to its bright green, smooth leaves, it is also called "jade plant" and is loved by many. It has become a common houseplant with high ornamental value. After the 豆瓣绿 plant blooms, its flowers grow from the top of the branches, looking like the flowers of plantain, with an upright flower spike, but they don't have high ornamental value. Especially after flowering, it has a certain impact on the normal growth of the plant.
Firstly, it consumes the nutrients of the plant. After the plant blooms, it consumes the nutrients of the 豆瓣绿, affecting its normal growth, so it is necessary to take corresponding measures, otherwise, it will affect the overall plant. Secondly, it affects the overall aesthetics. The flowers of the 豆瓣绿 plant are not very pretty, and I always feel they look very similar to the flowers of plantain. Especially after flowering, the plant tends to grow tall and lodge, affecting its beauty.
Two, what to do after the 豆瓣绿 plant blooms?
After the 豆瓣绿 plant blooms, I originally wanted to handle it earlier, but felt it wouldn't make much difference, so I didn't take any action. Now that it has grown to this point, it's too late, and it needs to be dealt with urgently, otherwise, it will severely affect growth and ornamental value. The method of handling it is relatively simple, mainly involving pruning and cutting, as well as post-care management, truly achieving the transformation of one pot into many.
(One) Pruning
Usually, after the 豆瓣绿 plant blooms, immediate pruning is necessary. Two methods are generally adopted, as follows.
1. The first situation: topping and removing flowers.
Basic conditions:
Mainly suitable for the early stage of flowering when the 豆瓣绿 plant is still in the normal growth phase and the overall plant is aesthetically pleasing. Especially when the overall height of the plant is appropriate and the plant is strong. Although small flower buds appear, the key is that there is no lodging phenomenon. In this case, topping and removing flowers can be applied.
Pruning method:
Since the overall growth of the 豆瓣绿 plant is good and does not affect the ornamental value, it is recommended to directly remove the top and flowers to control further growth. This can be done with scissors or by pinching with fingers.
2. The second situation: pruning lodging branches.
Basic conditions:
Suitable for the overall lodging of the 豆瓣绿 plant, with the flowers already quite long and severely affecting the aesthetics; more critically, it affects the normal growth, leading to lodging issues. At this point, decisive measures must be taken for major pruning.
Pruning method:
Go all out and cut the entire plant at the base of the 豆瓣绿, leaving a height of 1 to 2 centimeters to ensure normal growth and germination. The pruned branches can be used for the following cutting propagation, achieving two benefits at once.
(Two) Cutting propagation
After cutting the 豆瓣绿, don't waste it, and propagate through cuttings. Here, there are two methods of cutting propagation, stem cutting and leaf cutting, with both stems and leaves being usable. The specific methods of cutting propagation are explained below.
Leaf cutting method
Leaf cutting is a common propagation method for the 豆瓣绿 plant, which is relatively simple and has a high survival rate, with fast germination and quickly filling the pot.
Operation method:
Trim the pruned 豆瓣绿 branches into sections about 5 to 8 cm long. Remove the lower leaves and set them aside for leaf cutting propagation. Keep 1 to 2 leaves on the upper part, and after the cut surface dries, insert it into the soil. How about that! You've turned one pot into a new pot of 豆瓣绿.
Leaf cutting method
Leaf cutting is very simple and has a high survival rate, but if done incorrectly, it can easily rot. Leaf cutting is one of the common methods of propagation for the 豆瓣绿 plant, easy to learn.
Operation method:
Organize the leaves that were removed from the 豆瓣绿 branches and don't throw them away, as they can be used for leaf cutting. First, let the leaves with petioles dry, then use a small stick or chopstick to make a small hole for the leaves to be inserted into the potting soil; after insertion, water to settle the plant and keep the soil moist, and in about two weeks, it can root and grow, becoming a new potted plant.
Three, precautions
1. After pruning, the following points need to be noted.
Firstly, don't rush to water to prevent the plant's wounds from rotting. Since the wounds contain a lot of sap that hasn't dried yet and the moisture content is relatively high, it needs time to heal. If it gets wet at this time, it can easily cause the wound area to rot. I once didn't pay attention and made this mistake, leading to the rot and death of some pruned 豆瓣绿 plants.
Secondly, after the plant lodging, try to keep the pruning height between 1 centimeter and 2 centimeters. This is mainly to prevent watering from submerging the cut area and more importantly, to ensure that the base of the cut has a germination point to restart growth. If it is more than 2 centimeters, it can easily cause multiple germination points, affecting growth and more critically, affecting aesthetics.