Methods for Propagating Swallow Wing through Cuttings
The editor introduces you to some knowledge about the succulent plant Swallow Wing, including its propagation method through cuttings. Let's take a look together.
Swallow Wing is commonly propagated using cuttings. Due to limited conditions at home, it is difficult to obtain an ideal cutting medium; therefore, it is recommended to use a pre-made and sterilized cutting medium. Medium-coarse river sand can also be used, but it should be rinsed several times with clean water before use. Do not use sea sand or river sand from saline-alkali areas, as they are not suitable for the growth of flowering plants.
In the early spring or late autumn (when the highest daytime temperature does not exceed 28°C and the lowest nighttime temperature is not below 15°C), cut the leaves or stems (with 3-4 leaf nodes), let the wound dry, and then insert it into the medium. Slightly spray the cutting and the medium with water. As long as the medium is not too dry or waterlogged, roots and new buds will quickly grow. From late spring to early autumn, when temperatures are higher, cuttings are prone to rot and it is best not to propagate.
Potting
When potting young plants, first place a layer of coarse-grained medium or ceramsite about 2-2 centimeters thick at the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer. Then, sprinkle a layer of well-rotted organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer, about 1-2 centimeters thick, followed by a layer of medium, about 1-2 centimeters thick. Place the plant in the pot to separate the fertilizer from the roots and prevent root burning.
The medium for potting can be one of the following options.
Garden soil: furnace slag = 3:1; or garden soil: medium-coarse river sand: sawdust (bran) = 4:1:2, or one of the following: paddy soil, pond mud, or decomposed leaf soil. Peat +珍珠岩 + ceramsite = 2 parts + 2 parts + 1 part; garden soil + furnace slag = 3 parts + 1 part; peat + furnace slag + ceramsite = 2 parts + 2 parts + 1 part; sawdust + vermiculite + medium-coarse river sand = 2 parts + 2 parts + 1 part. After potting, water thoroughly and place in a slightly shaded environment for one week.
The above is the complete content of the propagation method for Swallow Wing through cuttings, which green plant enthusiasts can refer to.