Arrow荷花 cutting method
The editor will answer the questions about the cutting method of Arrow荷花 and the skills of fast rooting for flower planting. The following is a detailed explanation by the editor.
Arrow荷花 is a relatively expensive variety among the flowers we usually keep. A complete Arrow荷花 plant can easily cost over a hundred or even several hundred yuan. Therefore, we usually buy Arrow荷花 as a single leaf, and propagate it ourselves through cutting to grow a small seedling into a large plant to achieve the flowering effect. So, how should Arrow荷花 be cut? How to cut to ensure fast rooting, avoid infection, and improve survival rate? Today, let's talk about the detailed cutting steps of Arrowhower, the most important thing is to master several details.
Cutting time and cutting temperature
If you want to cut a flower, you first need to find its season of vigorous growth and provide it with suitable growth conditions to ensure the success rate and survival rate of cutting. So, when should Arrowhower be cut? What should the ambient temperature be controlled at?
The cutting of Arrowhower is divided into two types, the first is greenhouse cutting, which can be done all year round; the second is home cutting, which is best done from May to July. At this time, Arrowhower is most vigorous, and it is easy to root after cutting and the survival rate is correspondingly increased.
The cutting temperature should be maintained between 10 and 20 degrees. If the temperature is too low, the vitality of Arrowhower leaves will decrease and it will be difficult to root; but if the temperature is too high, it can easily lead to leaf rot. To balance the two, the temperature should be controlled between 10 and 20 degrees.
Use high-quality soil for cutting
For any plant, the survival rate of cutting is directly related to the choice of soil. Arrowhower is a succulent plant of the cactus family, and the ideal soil for cutting is a special nutrient-rich soil for succulents mixed with 1/3 coarse river sand. This type of soil is nutritious, gentle, and has good water permeability and breathability, which is very suitable for Arrowhower to root and germinate. Of course, if we want to mix our own soil, we must remember that the particle soil content should not be less than 30%, preferably around 50%. At the same time, before cutting Arrowhower, we need to disinfect the cutting nutrient soil with a 0.01% potassium permanganate solution, which is the first small detail we need to master. Disinfected nutrient soil can significantly reduce the probability of leaf incision infection, and as long as there is no infection or lesion, your Arrowhower cutting is half successful.
Select strong leaves that are 2 years old
If you want to get a healthy and robust Arrowhower, the leaves used for cutting play a decisive role. New leaves have strong vitality but are not mature enough and have poor resistance to the environment, making it easy to develop diseases and leaf rot when used for cutting. On the other hand, leaves that are too old become lignified, have weakened vitality, and are difficult to root. Therefore, we must also strike a balance and it is best to choose Arrowhower leaves that are about two years old. These leaves are in their prime, have strong resistance and vitality, and perform very well in both rooting and disease resistance. However, here I need to remind everyone that when selecting leaves, in addition to looking at their age, you must also pay attention to ensure there are no signs of damage or disease on the leaves. The healthier and stronger the leaves, the higher the survival rate of the cuttings.
Arrowhower cutting method
Hang and dry the leaves to treat the cut
The freshly cut Arrowhower leaves cannot be used for cutting. If we cut at this time, there is a high probability of cut rot leading to cutting failure. Therefore, before cutting, we must disinfect the Arrowhower leaves and cut.
After cutting the Arrowhower leaves, we must first soak the wound in a 0.02% potassium permanganate solution or a diluted 500-fold多菌灵 solution for half an hour, then hang and dry for a period of time before starting the cut. The drying time is relatively long, usually about 10 days in a shaded and well-ventilated area, depending on the local climate and environment. The judgment standard is that we see the Arrowhower branches and leaves retract, and a clear film forms at the cut, only then can we proceed with the cutting.
Place in moist soil (directly placed, not buried), and cut after the roots have grown
Arrowhower, depending on the variety, has completely different rooting ability and vitality. Some Arrowhower leaves can easily grow roots after processing, but some varieties are relatively delicate and require special cutting methods. However, for safety, we can use the special method mentioned below to process all Arrowhower leaves before cutting to ensure a higher survival rate.
The special method is to prepare the disinfected cutting soil, then spray some water on the soil to keep it moist, dig a shallow hole on the soil surface, gently place the Arrowhower cut into the hole, do not bury it, just let it come into direct contact with the moist soil, then place it in a shaded and well-ventilated area, and spray some water mist around the Arrowhower leaves every three to five days until we see roots growing from the bottom of the Arrowhower leaves, then we can officially transplant it into the potting soil.
The greatest advantage of this method is that it avoids the cut being buried in the soil and causing lesion infection, and because of the large contact area with the air, the probability of root formation also increases, making it convenient for us to observe. If there are slight signs of infection, we can deal with it in a timely manner.
Management after cutting
According to our method above, after the Arrowhower has rooted, we transplant it into the prepared soil. At this point, the survival of Arrowhower is basically guaranteed, but the maintenance after cutting still requires extra care. So, how should we care for and manage Arrowhower after cutting it into the pot?
In the first month after cutting, water less and spray more, do not fertilize
The newly cut Arrowhower is in an adaptation stage. Although it has already grown roots, its vitality is still relatively weak. During this period, we should try to water less, and we can supplement a little water when the potting soil is almost dry, while the frequency of spraying water can be slightly higher, about once every 3 to 5 days, of course, it must be done in a well-ventilated environment. During this period, do not fertilize Arrowhower. Before its roots have fully grown, its ability to absorb fertilizers is poor, and excessive fertilization can easily burn the new roots of Arrowhower, making all our efforts in vain. However, we can add some多菌灵 solution and rooting agent to the water when watering Arrowhower every week to help its roots grow faster and prevent infection.
Gradually increase light after a month
Arrowhower is a plant of the cactus family and has a high demand for light. However, during the seedling stage after cutting, it is best to keep Arrowhower in a shaded and well-ventilated area, with only occasional scattered light. But after a month, we need to gradually increase the light for Arrowhower, step by step moving it to a well-lit environment. Here, we must be careful that this process should be slow and gradual, and it should not be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise it can easily sunburn the Arrowhower leaves, leading to a decrease in the vitality of the entire plant, yellowing, and withering.
Precautions in daily maintenance
After Arrowhower is cut, we need to consider its daily maintenance issues. Arrowhower is actually very easy to care for, as long as we pay attention to watering and temperature, the maintenance of Arrowhower will basically not encounter major problems.
Although Arrowhower belongs to the cactus family, its leaves are not as plump as those of ordinary cacti but are very wide, which makes its water storage capacity poor and its transpiration ability strong. Therefore, when watering Arrowhower, we must not wait for the potting soil to completely dry before watering. It is best to supplement water when the soil moisture is still around 20%. In addition, in a well-ventilated environment, you can also occasionally spray water mist around the Arrowhower plant.
As for temperature, the most suitable growth temperature for Arrowhower is between 20 and 25 degrees. It also has some resistance to high temperatures, but we must be particularly careful with temperatures below 0 degrees, especially in this season. Many friends in the north may not have heating at home, and the temperature may reach below 0 degrees. At this time, you must move Arrowhower to a warm room or build a small greenhouse with bamboo stakes and plastic film to take some保温 measures.
Summary: We usually get Arrowhower through cutting. Therefore, if we want to successfully cut Arrowhower, we must choose high-quality cutting soil, select robust leaves that are two years old, and the leaf cut must be dried and disinfected before potting. Moreover, to ensure a relatively high survival rate, it is best to wait for the Arrowhower leaves to grow roots before officially potting. By strictly following the method mentioned above, you can also achieve fast rooting, high cutting success rate, and grow a strong new plant in about a year.
Above is the cutting method of Arrowhower and the skills of fast rooting for flower planting. I hope it can bring you some help in life!