Cactus propagation guide: various methods to help you easily cultivate new life

Introduction to the Catalogue:

Cacti Propagation Overview, Cacti Asexual Reproduction Methods, Cacti Sexual Reproduction Methods

Cacti, as one of the representatives of indoor green plants, are loved by many plant enthusiasts for their unique shapes and drought-resistant characteristics. How to propagate cacti to continue this beauty has become a question in the hearts of many flower friends. This article will introduce you to the methods of cacti propagation, allowing you to easily master the skills of nurturing new life.

Cacti Propagation Overview

Cacti propagation mainly falls into two categories: asexual and sexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction is the most common and simplest method, mainly including cutting, grafting, and division. Sexual reproduction is carried out through seeding, but the success rate is relatively low and is generally not the first choice.

Cacti Asexual Reproduction Methods

1. Cutting

Cutting is the most common method in cacti propagation, with the following steps:

(1) Choose a healthy cactus free of diseases and pests as the parent plant;

(2) Cut off the top or side of the parent plant, and apply plant ash or fungicide to the wound;

(3) Insert the cutting into sandy soil or vermiculite and keep the soil moist;

(4) After about 1-2 months, new buds will sprout.

2. Grafting

Grafting combines two different cacti varieties to cultivate new breeds, with the following steps:

(1) Choose two varieties of cacti, one as the scion and one as the rootstock;

(2) Clean the wounds of the scion and rootstock to ensure they are free of germs;

(3) Insert the scion into the rootstock's wound and secure it with grafting tape;

(4) Maintain a suitable temperature and humidity, and after about 1-2 months, the grafting is successful.

3. Division

Division involves separating mature cacti from the parent plant to form independent new plants, with the following steps:

(1) Choose a healthy parent cactus;

(2) Use a sharp knife to cut the parent plant from the bottom, ensuring each new plant has some roots;

(3) Transplant the new plants into new pots and keep the soil moist.

Cacti Sexual Reproduction Method

1. Seeding

Seeding is the only method of sexual reproduction in cacti, with the following steps:

(1) Choose a mature cactus and collect pollen;

(2) Apply the pollen to the stigma of the female flower;

(3) Maintain a suitable temperature and humidity, and after about 1-2 months, the seeds will mature.

Cacti propagation methods are diverse, with asexual reproduction being the simplest and most practical method. By mastering the techniques of cacti propagation, you can easily cultivate more beautiful cacti, allowing this beauty to continue. We hope this article is helpful to you.

References:

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