Plum Blossom Clock Insertion Method
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Plum Blossom Clock, also known as吊钟 crabapple, lantern flower, is a evergreen small shrub of the Onagraceae family. It is native to high-altitude mountains in Central and South America and New Zealand mountains, and it is also cultivated in various parts of our country. Its flowers are colorful, the flowering period is long, and it is a potted flower that is loved by people. Plum Blossom Clock generally does not set seeds, mostly inserted, but to master the essentials, its survival rate can generally reach 95% or more.
1. Insertion Time: Except for the summer dormancy period, the plum blossom clock can be inserted at any time as long as the temperature is suitable, but it is best from November of each year to mid-to-late April of the following year. Because during this period, it is the peak growing season of the plant, you can choose stronger插穗, plus the cooler temperature, the插穗 is not easy to rot, and the survival rate is higher.
2. Selection of Cuttings: Cuttings should be chosen from this year's growth, non-woody branches, preferably with tender tips, the length of cuttings is generally 6 to 10 centimeters, and the leaves at the bottom should be cut off. It should be noted that when taking cuttings, be sure to use disinfected scissors to keep the cutting cuts smooth and smooth, and never directly pluck the cuttings from the plant with your hands.
3. Preparation of Cutting Matrix and Insert Bed: The cutting matrix is best used with fine river sand that has been sieved and cleaned, but it must be boiled and washed for disinfection. The insert bed can be a shallow pot or a wooden box, which should also be sprayed with a 0.1% potassium permanganate solution for disinfection in advance.
4. Insertion Method: Before inserting, soak the cuttings in Vitamin B12 for 20 minutes, make a small hole in the sand with a thin bamboo stick, and then insert the cutting into the sand hole, with a depth of 3 to 4 centimeters, keeping the spacing between the cuttings about 8 centimeters apart to facilitate potting after rooting. After inserting, pour a thorough watering, cover with plastic film, and maintain the humidity of the insert bed.
5. Post-Insertion Management: After insertion, the insert bed should be placed in a well-lit area indoors, away from direct sunlight, maintaining a room temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius, and after a week, it can be exposed to some sunlight. After insertion, the insert bed should be frequently sprayed with water, once a day in winter, and twice a day in spring, keeping the humidity inside the insert bed above 80%. In winter, it usually takes about 25 days to root, and in spring, it takes about 20 days.
6. Potting Seedlings: After the cuttings have rooted, they should be potted in time, using sandy loam without fertilizer, and both the pot and the growing soil should be disinfected, with broken pot pieces arranged at the bottom for drainage. When transplanting, use a small bamboo铲 to gently dig up the seedlings, place them in a pre-dug small hole in the pot, cover the roots with soil, and do not press the soil with your hands to avoid damaging the root seedlings. After the seedlings are planted, pour a thorough watering to make the soil naturally compact, and then place the pot in a shaded area for cultivation. If there is no withering of the leaves after three days, it can be exposed to sunlight, and after a month, apply a small amount of thin liquid fertilizer to enter normal management.
Cultivation Management
Propagation: Cuttings propagation can be carried out throughout the year except for summer. April to May or September to October cuttings root the fastest, and the top or middle and lower parts of the branches can be used for cuttings, cut into 8 centimeters by 10 centimeters and inserted into a pot filled with sandy soil, placed in a shaded area, covered with glass, and it will root after more than 10 days, and then cultivated for another 7 days before potting and transplanting.
Management: After rooting and propagating, pay attention to fertilizer and water management, and pinch the plant several times to make it branch out and bloom more. After flowering, prune to leave only 15 to 20 centimeters of the stem, control watering, place in a cool place to spend the summer, and when the weather cools down, fertilize and water frequently to promote growth. In winter, place in a greenhouse, and the potting soil should be mixed with 4 parts of clay, 4 parts of decomposed leaf soil, and 2 parts of river sand. Replace the pot once every spring, and when the plant is growing vigorously, apply oil cake liquid fertilizer once every 10 to 15 days. White flowers are not heat-resistant and it is best to propagate a batch of new seedlings after flowering, as the seedlings have stronger heat resistance than large seedlings.
Potted soil should be loose, fertile, and well-drained, and accumulated water can easily cause root rot and death. In spring and autumn, the growth is rapid, and fertilize once every 10 days. In summer, high temperatures stop fertilizing. Place in a ventilated and cool place, avoiding strong sunlight in midsummer. Water frequently to increase humidity. The branches of the plum blossom clock are weak and drooping, and need to be pinched and shaped to promote branching, and the flowers should be moved less during the flowering period to prevent bud drop and flower drop.
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