Autumn and winter period cactus cutting
Today, the editor will elaborate on the cactus cutting in autumn and winter and share some small experiences in plant cultivation related to cactus propagation methods in autumn and winter. The following is a detailed introduction for you.
Cactus, also known as cactus orchid, has elegant flowers, bright colors, and green leaves that are flat and have sharp锯齿edges, resembling crab legs in shape, hence the name. The plant is small and very suitable for potting, so it is welcomed by people and many families have it planted.
There are two methods of propagation for cacti: grafting and cutting. Grafting is more complicated and the healing period of the wound requires higher care skills, which is difficult for ordinary families. The method of cutting propagation is much simpler. As long as you have friends or relatives who grow cacti, you can ask them for some leaves to take home and propagate young cactus plants through a few simple steps.
Next, I will introduce in detail the method of cutting cacti in autumn and winter, as well as four tips for cutting, if done correctly, one plant cut will survive.
Tip 1: Choose leaves with thick flesh
If you want to cut cacti, you first need leaves of the cactus. How to choose the leaves for cutting is very crucial, as good leaves will have a higher rooting rate. When choosing leaves, enthusiasts should not just look at whether it is their favorite variety, the "thickness" of the leaves is very important.
If the leaves are too thin, it means they have accumulated less nutrients. Especially the top leaves of the cactus are generally thin and should not be used, to avoid slow rooting due to insufficient nutrients in the leaves. When choosing leaves for cutting, try to choose the thicker leaves from the middle and lower parts, which are rich in nutrients and have a higher efficiency of rooting after cutting.
Autumn and winter period cactus cutting
After selecting the leaves for cutting, hold them between two fingers and shake them left and right a few times, and the leaves will fall off. The wound on the fallen leaves is very moist, and immediate cutting can easily lead to infection and rot. It should be placed in a cool and well-ventilated place to dry for a day, and only when the wound is slightly dry can it be used for cutting.
Tip 2: Disinfect clean soil
After preparing the leaves for cutting, next is the pot and soil. There's not much to say about the pot, just use a clean small pot, but the soil for cutting is very particular. Cactus cutting needs to use sandy soil with larger particles, commonly used soils include coarse river sand, perlite, and vermiculite, enthusiasts can choose materials that are easily accessible according to their own situation. No matter which soil is used, it must be disinfected, this is the second tip.
Unclean soil contains many bacteria, which can easily infect the leaves, causing leaf and root rot. Therefore, no matter which soil is used, it should be steamed for half an hour in a steamer or sprayed with fungicides to thoroughly disinfect the soil.