Abstract: Stone flowers are a very popular potted plant. They not only have beautiful flowers and unique shapes, but are also very suitable for breeding at home. There are many ways to reproduce stone flowers, among which leaf transplanting is a very simple and easy method with a high success rate. This article will give you a detailed introduction...
Stone flowers are a very popular potted plant. They not only have beautiful flowers and unique shapes, but are also very suitable for breeding at home. There are many ways to reproduce stone flowers, among which leaf transplanting is a very simple and easy method with high success rate. This article will introduce you in detail the steps and techniques of stone planting.
Understand stone flowers Before carrying out leaf cutting and propagation, we first need to understand the plant stone flowers. Stone flowers are native to South Africa and are succulent plants. Their leaves are thick and fleshy and often appear blue-gray or lavender. The flowers of stone flowers are mostly red, pink, orange-yellow and other colors, which are very gorgeous.
Choosing the right leaves To make the leaf insertion of stone flowers successful, you first need to choose the right leaves. We can choose healthy leaves intact, of moderate size, moderate thickness, and free from pests, diseases and damage.
When preparing leaf cutting materials for leaf cutting reproduction, you need to prepare leaf cutting materials. We can use sand, perlite, vermiculite and other materials with good water absorption and strong drainage properties as leaf cutting materials to support the growth of leaf cutting.
Treatment before leaf cutting reproduction Before leaf cutting reproduction, the selected leaves need to be treated. First break the leaves from the plant, then cut the leaves into small pieces of about 10 centimeters with a blade, and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry for 1-2 days to form a hard shell on the surface.
Insert the leaves into the leaf cutting material and insert the processed stone flower leaves into the prepared leaf cutting material. We need to insert the blade into the soil to a depth of about 1-2 centimeters, and ensure that the blade is close to the soil to avoid loosening.
Maintain appropriate humidity During leaf cutting breeding, we need to maintain appropriate humidity to avoid the soil being too dry or too wet. We can regularly spray water on the leaves of stoneflower to maintain the appropriate humidity.
Avoid sun and strong winds During leaf cutting reproduction, it is necessary to avoid sun and strong winds, which will adversely affect the growth of stone-grown leaf cutting plants. We can place the leaf plugs in a well-ventilated place and avoid direct sunlight.
Pay attention to proper fertilization. When carrying out leaf cutting and propagation, stone flowers need proper fertilization to help them grow. We can choose some high-quality organic fertilizers or compound fertilizers to provide nutrients for stone flowers, but fertilization requires appropriate and timely attention.
Regularly check the growth of leaf cuttings During leaf cuttings reproduction, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of leaf cuttings to see if there are any pests and diseases. At the same time, appropriate humidity and fertilization measures need to be adjusted to ensure normal growth.
After waiting for the root to reproduce, you need to wait for a while before you can root. Normally, it takes about 1-2 months to wait for roots to appear at the bottom of the blade, and then it can be transplanted into the basin.
Transplant into a pot When the leaf insert of a stone flower has grown roots, it can be transplanted into a pot. During the transplanting process, care should be taken to avoid damaging the root system of the leaf insert, and at the same time, the leaves should be trimmed appropriately.
After selecting a suitable maintenance environment and transplanting it into a basin, it is necessary to select a suitable maintenance environment, maintain appropriate temperature and humidity, and pay attention to avoiding the influence of adverse climatic factors such as direct sunlight and strong winds.
Regular watering When maintaining maintenance, water is needed regularly to keep the soil moist, but not too moist. At the same time, attention should be paid to controlling the amount of water to avoid soaking and stagnant water.
Regular pruning of stone flowers will produce too many branches and leaves during the growth process, which requires regular pruning to maintain a neat and beautiful appearance. We can use a trimmer to trim the stone flowers slightly, but not excessively.
Through the introduction of this article, we learned about the steps and techniques of stone mosaic reproduction. This is a simple and easy method with high success rate. When carrying out leaf cutting propagation, it is necessary to select good leaves, prepare suitable leaf cutting materials, maintain appropriate humidity and fertilization, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid the attack of sun and strong winds, regularly check the growth of leaf cutting, and wait for its roots to be rooted. After transplanting it into a pot for maintenance.