Peacock Ball Propagation Methods
The Peacock Ball, with its unique starry down and easy-care characteristics, has become a treasure collected by succulent enthusiasts. Many flower friends are often confused during the breeding process: How to effectively propagate this unique plant? This article will systematically analyze four major propagation techniques to help you easily achieve the expansion of the Peacock Ball population.
Four Core Techniques of Peacock Ball Propagation
One, Detailed Explanation of Cutting Propagation Operations
The best operation period is from May to September during the plum rain season, when the air humidity >70% is conducive to root growth. Choose 8cm young branches of the current year, and the cut should be disinfected with wood ash and dried in the shade for 24 hours. It is recommended to use coarse river sand that has been disinfected at high temperature as the matrix, mixed with perlite at a ratio of 2:1. The oblique insertion depth should maintain 3cm, and a transparent cover is used to maintain an environment with 90% humidity, and white rootlets can be seen after 20 days.
Two, Advanced Techniques for High-pressure Propagation
Choose strong branches with a diameter >1cm, and wrap the peeled 1cm epidermis with moist sphagnum moss. The key point is to use ABT root powder to treat the wound, and to reserve air holes when bagging and tying. During the maintenance period, avoid direct sunlight, usually after 6-8 weeks, dense roots can be seen through the plastic bag, and it can be cut from the mother plant and transplanted at this time.
Three, Special Techniques for Grafting Propagation
Choose the same genus霸王鞭 as the rootstock, and ensure the cambium is aligned with a 30° oblique cutting surface. The scion should be selected with 3-4 thorn seats at the top bud, and fixed with medical breathable tape after grafting, placed in a scattered light environment for maintenance. It is important to control the watering frequency, and gradually remove the binding after the scion recovers growth.
Four, Precautions for Seed Propagation
Although the success rate of seed propagation is only 40%, it can obtain new varieties with genetic variation. The matrix needs to be disinfected with potassium permanganate solution and sown with a dot method to maintain a 2cm spacing. Maintain a constant temperature of 25°C during the germination period and supply water using the immersion pot method. It is especially important to prevent damping-off disease during the seedling stage, which can be done by regularly spraying carbendazim solution.
After mastering these four propagation methods, they can be flexibly combined and used according to actual conditions. It is recommended for beginners to start with the cutting method, and experienced individuals can try grafting to cultivate special plant shapes. No matter which method is used, be sure to消毒 tools and control the environment to ensure that the success rate of Peacock Ball propagation can be increased to over 80%.