How to propagate a cactus through cutting
This article introduces how to propagate a cactus through cutting and the methods and timing related to cactus cultivation, please see the detailed introduction below.
The cactus is a relatively common household plant that can usually be propagated by cutting, typically carried out between May and June each year, as the temperature is more suitable for the cactus to root after cutting. I will give you a detailed introduction below.
1. Cutting Time
Cacti are drought-resistant, and the cuttings have the highest rooting rate in an environment with a temperature of 25-28°C, so you can choose sturdy and healthy stems and leaves for cutting between May and June each year.
2. Prepare Substrate
Cacti prefer dry conditions and slightly alkaline soil. The cutting substrate needs to be kept dry, and a mixture of river sand and peat soil can be evenly mixed and exposed to the sun for 2-3 days for later use.
3. Selecting Cuttings
Select healthy and well-growing stems and leaves from the cactus plant, cut 1-4 sections with a sterilized scissor, and soak them in a disinfectant solution for about 20-30 minutes. After removing them, place them in a semi-shaded area to dry for 3-5 days until they are dry.
4. Planting Cuttings
Prepare a container of appropriate size, fill it with the cutting substrate, and use chopsticks or a stick to poke several holes, about 2 centimeters deep, then insert the dried cuttings into the substrate. Finally, place it in a sunny area, do not water it, keep the temperature at 20-25°C, and it can root in about 30 days.
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