How to propagate a pitaya
The editor will answer how to propagate a pitaya and share some related experience about the timing and methods of flowering plant cultivation. Let's learn about it together.
Pitaya is a plant from the south. The pitayas we know are all transported from the south. In recent years, many greenhouses have been built in the north, and pitayas are also propagated in greenhouses. In fact, if pitaya is planted in a family and in a large pot, it can also bear fruit. We can find a branch of pitaya, make sure it is at least 20 cm long, select a very thick and fleshy one, trim the bottom, and place it in a cool and well-ventilated place to dry. The top and bottom wounds of the branch should turn white and dry. When it feels very dry to the touch and has no fresh wounds, we can proceed with propagation.
Pitaya is a cactus plant. When propagating, we must remember to prepare good soil, usually half granular soil and half nutritious soil. Bury the bottom of the branch about 5 cm into the soil, press the soil down, and then water. Don't forget to add root stimulator and carbendazim to the water. The root stimulator promotes rapid root growth, while carbendazim prevents fungi in the soil or wound infections from rotting. After planting, place it in a place with sufficient light and ensure good ventilation. When the potting soil is half-dry, water it thoroughly. It will grow roots within a week.
This is the method of propagating pitaya branches, which is similar to that of cactus plants. Once the roots have grown, the first thing to do is to make the branches sturdy and full. After they are full, new side buds will grow rapidly from the spiny seats of the branches. We should not keep too many of these side buds, just one healthy one, and let it grow continuously, and provide it with proper support. The same goes for the second branch. When it grows to about one meter, provide support, and the remaining branches will become very thick and the roots will grow very well. Then let it grow enough side branches. After the side branches grow, trim the weak ones and keep the thick ones, which will definitely grow flower buds and bloom. Once the flowers bloom, pollinate with the pollen to produce large pitayas.
It is relatively difficult to cultivate pitaya at home because the growth is slow due to insufficient fertilization, and poor soil mix can easily cause rot. Therefore, it is essential to prepare good soil and ensure sufficient sunlight all year round, especially in winter when the temperature should be kept around 20 degrees to allow normal growth. In the early stage, we should choose fertilizers with high nitrogen content and other elements, applying them 2-3 times a month. When the branches are long, numerous, and thick enough, we can use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to effectively promote flowering. Remember to manually pollinate the flowers; otherwise, they will not bear fruit.
This is the method of propagating pitaya and how to care for it to make it bloom. If you follow these steps, the pitaya you raise will definitely bear fruit. These factors include temperature, soil mix, sunlight, and fertilization.
The comprehensive method of propagating pitaya, including the timing and methods, shared above, is hoped to be a starting point to solve your problems with green plants.