Choose the right cutting time and choose a healthy mother plant of Fortune Tree to prepare cuttage materials for cuttage operation, maintenance and management. Fortune Tree, also known as Fugui Tree, is deeply loved for its auspicious meaning and vigorous growth. Place a pot of Fortune Tree in the home and office. It not only beautifies the environment, but also brings good luck. Cutting propagation is a common method of propagation of Fortune Tree. It is simple and easy to operate and low-cost. This article will introduce in detail the cuttage propagation method of Fortune Tree. Help you easily reproduce new greenery. Choose the right cutting time. The best time for cutting propagation of Fortune Tree is spring and autumn. The temperature is suitable at this time, which is conducive to cutting survival. Spring cutting should be carried out from March to May, and autumn cutting should be carried out from September to November. Choosing a healthy mother plant of Fortune Tree Choosing a healthy mother plant of Fortune Tree is the key to successful cuttage. To choose a mother plant that grows vigorously and is free from pests and diseases, it is best to select branches that are old in the current year or recent two years for cuttage. Preparing cutting materials 1. Cutting substrate: River sand, perlite, vermiculite and other materials can be used as cutting substrate, with a ratio of 1:1:1.
2. Cutting tools: Prepare a sharp scissors or knife to cut branches.
3. Medicines: Rooting powder, carbendazim and other drugs can be used to treat cuttage materials. Carry out cuttage operation 1. Cut branches: Cut branches with a length of about 10-15 cm from healthy mother plants of Fortune Tree, and the cutting edges should be smooth to avoid tearing.
2. Treatment of branches: Soak the cut branches in rooting powder or carbendazim solution for 10-15 minutes to promote rooting and prevent pests and diseases.
3. Cutting: Insert the treated branches into the cutting substrate to a depth of about 1/3-1/2 of the length of the branches, and pay attention to keeping the branches upright.
4. Watering: After the cuttage is completed, water thoroughly immediately to keep the substrate moist. Maintenance and management 1. Temperature: Keep the temperature of the cuttage environment between 20-30℃, which is conducive to rooting of branches.
2. Humidity: Keep the humidity of the cutting environment above 80%, and use a sprayer to spray water to increase the humidity.
3. Lighting: Strong light should be avoided in the early stage, placed in a place with sufficient scattered light, and gradually increased the lighting time.
4. Watering: Keep the substrate moist and avoid standing water to avoid causing branch rot. Notes 1. During the cuttage process, pay attention to keeping the cuttage substrate clean to avoid the growth of bacteria.
2. After cuttage, if branches are found to have withered, they must be checked and handled in time.
3. After the cuttage survives, gradually reduce the number of watering times to avoid stagnant water.
The cuttage propagation method of Fortune Tree is simple and low-cost. It is a good way to cultivate Fortune Tree in homes and offices. Through the above steps, I believe you have mastered the cuttage propagation skills of Fortune Tree. I wish you successful reproduction and harvest more new green!