How to propagate the desert rose through cutting
The editor will tell you about how to propagate the desert rose through cutting and the fastest method to root the plant, as well as knowledge about flowers and plants. The following is an introduction for you in detail.
The desert rose is a type of succulent plant with a thick main stem and well-developed roots at the bottom, capable of storing a lot of water and nutrients. Therefore, it is drought-resistant and loved by many gardening enthusiasts. We know that most desert roses are propagated by seed sowing, but actually, the desert rose can also be propagated through cutting. After the cutting takes root, it can grow and bloom normally. However, the desert rose propagated by cutting will not have a thick main stem at the bottom because only seedlings from seed sowing will have a thick main stem. Cutting can only ensure normal growth and flowering. Today, I'll also tell you about the method of propagating the desert rose through cutting.
If you want to propagate the desert rose through cutting, the first point is that the temperature must be appropriate. If the temperature can be continuously maintained above 20 degrees Celsius, this is the most suitable temperature for cutting. If the temperature is below 20 degrees, its growth will be slow, and if it drops below 10 degrees, it will shed leaves. It is not suitable for cutting during this period.
Before cutting the desert rose, it is best to choose branches with higher hardness, not just retaining a tiny bit of the tender tip, as this part is prone to withering. Keeping the branch around 10 centimeters is ideal. After cutting, do not rush to plant it. Apply a fungicide or wood ash to the cut end and place it in a well-ventilated area with scattered light to dry until the cut end hardens, turns white, and dries up, and then proceed with the cutting.
For the cutting medium, you can use pre-mixed nutrient soil or a mixture of river sand and garden soil. As long as the soil is breathable and free of fungi, it will be fine. Insert the branch 2 to 3 centimeters into the soil and water it thoroughly. Since the cut end has dried, there will be no rotting after planting. Add fungicide and root stimulant to the water when watering.
How to propagate the desert rose through cutting
After watering thoroughly, place it in a sunny area, ensuring at least scattered light, allowing it to slowly grow roots. Make sure it is well-ventilated and the temperature is appropriate. After planting, within 40 days at most, the roots will slowly grow out, indicating that the cutting has taken root. After another half a month of care, you can transplant it into new potting soil for maintenance.
This is the method of propagating the desert rose through cutting. After planting, the branches and leaves may wilt. If the indoor ventilation is very good and there is sufficient light, you can spray water on the leaves regularly every day to ensure that the leaves can absorb some moisture, preventing wilting and helping it grow roots quickly.
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