The reproduction method of succulent plants The reproduction skills of succulent plants, because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics, have become a popular choice for home gardening in recent years. Many gardening enthusiasts are full of curiosity about the reproduction method of succulent plants. How do succulent plants reproduce? This article will unveil this mystery for you. Reproductive methods of succulent plants The reproductive methods of succulent plants mainly include sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.
1. Sexual reproduction Sexual reproduction refers to the process in which succulent plants form a fertilized egg through the combination of pollen and egg cells, and then develop into new individuals. Among succulent plants, sexual reproduction is rare because their flowers are often relatively small., and the flowering cycle is long.
2. Asexual reproduction Asexual reproduction is the most common reproduction method for succulent plants, which mainly includes the following: (1) Cutting: Insert branches, leaves or rhizome of succulent plants and other parts into the soil, and wait until they take root. Become an independent new individual.
(2) Divide: Divide the trunk or roots of succulent plants into several parts and plant them separately. Each part can grow into new individuals.
(3) Grafting: Combine parts of two different varieties of succulent plants so that they share nutrients, thereby cultivating new varieties with unique characteristics. Tips for breeding succulent plants 1. Cutting propagation Cutting propagation is a relatively simple method of reproduction. The following are the specific steps: (1) Select healthy branches or leaves and insert them into the disinfected soil.
(2) Keep the soil moist and place it in a ventilated, semi-cloudy environment.
(3) After the cutting parts take root, they can be transplanted into a new pot.
2. Split propagation Split propagation is suitable for succulent plants with fast growth and developed root systems. The following are the specific steps: (1) Select well-growing succulent plants and remove them from the pot.
(2) Use a disinfected knife to divide the root system into several parts, and each part should retain a certain number of root systems.
(3) Plant the divided succulent plants in new flower pots.
3. Grafting propagation Grafting propagation is suitable for succulent plants that grow slowly and are not easy to reproduce. The following are the specific steps: (1) Select healthy scions and rootstocks and cut them into slices of a certain length.
(2) Sticking the scion and rootstock together and fixing with grafting film or tape.
(3) Keep the grafting site moist and place it in a ventilated and semi-shaded environment.
(4) After the grafted part heals, it can be maintained normally.
There are many ways to reproduce succulent plants, among which asexual reproduction is a more common method of reproduction. Mastering the reproduction skills of succulent plants will help horticulture enthusiasts easily reproduce more healthy and beautiful succulent plants. During the reproduction process, pay attention to maintaining a moist, ventilated and semi-cloudy soil environment, which will help improve the success rate of reproduction.
References: [1]"Technical Manual of Succulent Plant Reproduction", Zhang Xiaofang, China Forestry Press, 2018.
[2]"Conservation and Breeding of Succulent Plants", Wang Li, China Agricultural Press, 2019.