How to cut golden branches and jade leaves
As a star variety in the meat industry, Jinzhi Yuye is deeply loved by gardening enthusiasts for its elegant shape and tenacious vitality. Mastering the correct cuttage propagation method can not only quickly cultivate new plants, but also experience the wonderful process of plant growth. This article will systematically explain the complete process of golden branches and jade leaves cuttage from five key dimensions, coupled with practical drawings to make the technical points clear at a glance. 1. Selection of the golden period of cuttage 1.1 Analysis of the best seasons. Golden branches and jade leaves are suitable for cutting in all seasons, but the results are the best in spring and autumn (March to May/September to October). At this time, the daytime temperature is stable at 18-25 ° C, and the air humidity is 50%-65%. It is the active period of plant cells, and the rooting speed is *0% faster than other seasons. 1.2 In special seasons, summer cuttage needs to avoid the high temperature at noon. It is recommended to place it in a cool place after early morning operation and cooperate with spraying to keep the substrate slightly moist; in winter, you should choose a south-facing window sill and use a heating pad to maintain a constant temperature environment of 20 ° C. 2. Scientific treatment of cuttings 2.1 Select 1-2-year-old semi-lignified branches with a diameter of about 0.5 cm is better for branch selection criteria. High-quality cuttings should have: 8-12cm length, 2-3 pairs of complete leaves, and no obvious traces of pests and diseases. 2.2 The incision treatment process uses a sharp blade disinfected with alcohol to bevel 45° to increase the rooting contact area. Remove the base leaves and retain the top 3-4 pieces, apply plant ash to the incision to accelerate healing, and dry it in the shade for 24 hours to form callus. 3. Intelligent cuttage plan 3.1 Optimization of substrate formula recommends a mixed substrate of perlite: vermiculite: legular soil =1:1:2, which not only retains water, air permeability, but also contains organic matter. Disinfect with potassium permanganate solution in advance to prevent fungal infection. 3.2 Environmental parameters control the insertion depth of 2-3cm, and maintain the substrate humidity of 30%-40%(hold it in a ball and release it and disperse). Use a transparent cover to create an 80% humidity environment, and ventilate twice a day for 15 minutes each time. 4. Rooting maintenance system 4.1 Root activation skills New white roots can be seen after 15-20 days, and scattered light is gradually increased at this time. Use rooting solution diluted 2000 times for weekly irrigation to promote secondary root development. 4.2 Technical points for transplanting When the root system reaches 5cm, use red pottery pots to mix with granular soil (red jade soil: deer swamp soil =3:1). The dipping basin method is used for the first time watering, and then the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet" is maintained.
By accurately grasping the three core elements of temperature control, cutting treatment, and substrate ratio, the success rate of Jinzhi Yuye cutting can reach more than 90%. It is recommended to supplement foliar fertilizer every month (the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is 1:2:1) and coordinate it with regular pruning to create the ideal plant type. By mastering these key technologies, you can easily achieve large-scale reproduction of golden branches and jade leaves.