Choosing the right cutting materials to prepare cutting tools and precautions for cutting steps. Succulent plants are loved by many gardening enthusiasts because of their unique shape and low maintenance characteristics. During the reproduction of succulent plants, cutting is a simple and efficient method. This article will introduce you in detail how to cut succulent plants and help you easily reproduce more beautiful succulent plants. Choose suitable cutting materials 1. Cutting time: Choose spring or autumn when growth is strong. At this time, succulent plants grow fast and the success rate of cutting is high.
2. Choose healthy plants: Select succulent plants that grow healthily and are free from pests and diseases as cutting materials.
3. Cutting location: Stem, leaf or root cutting are usually selected for reproduction. Stem cutting is suitable for most succulent plants, leaf cutting is suitable for succulent plants with thick leaves, and root cutting is suitable for rhizome and flesculent plants. Prepare cutting tools 1. Scissors: Choose sharp and disinfected scissors to facilitate cutting of cutting material.
2. Flame: Use flame to disinfect scissors to prevent bacterial infection.
3. Disinfectant: Soak the cutting material in 75% alcohol or potassium permanganate solution for disinfection. Cutting step 1. Cutting the cutting material: According to the selected breeding method, use scissors to cut the cutting material into an appropriate length.
2. Disinfection treatment: Soak the cut cuttings in disinfectant for 10-15 minutes.
3. Prepare rooting medium: Select sandy soil or perlite with good ventilation and drainage as the rooting medium.
4. Insert cutting material: Insert the disinfected cutting material into the rooting medium to a depth of about 1/3 of the length of the cutting material.
5. Watering and moisturizing: After inserting the cutting material, gently water through to keep the soil moist.
6. Build awnings: During the cutting process, build awnings to avoid direct sunlight and maintain ventilation in the environment. Notes 1. There should not be too much cutting material: too much cutting material will affect the soil permeability and reduce the success rate of cutting.
2. Pay attention to water management: Keep the soil moist and avoid too much water causing rot of the cutting material.
3. Observe growth: Regularly observe the growth of cutting materials and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner.
4. Transplant in a timely manner: When the cutting material takes root, transplant it into a new flowerpot in a timely manner.
Mastering succulent plant cutting skills can help you easily reproduce more beautiful succulent plants. During the cutting process, pay attention to selecting appropriate cutting materials, disinfection treatment, water management and other aspects to improve the success rate of cutting. I hope this article will be helpful to you.