Choose the right Yulu variety to prepare rooting medium for cuttage or maintenance after branch propagation. Yulu, as a popular succulent plant, has attracted many flower friends with its crystal clear leaves and unique growth habits. Love, it is not easy for Yulu to take root smoothly and grow healthily. This article will introduce in detail the correct method for Yulu to take root and help you easily maintain this beautiful succulent plant. Select a suitable jade dew variety Before starting to take root of jade dew, you must first choose a suitable jade dew variety. Common jade dew varieties on the market include "White Jade dew","Red Jade dew", etc. Different varieties of jade dew may have differences in growth habits and rooting speed. Choosing a jade dew variety that suits your own maintenance environment is the first step to successful rooting. The rooting medium used to prepare the rooting medium Yulu should have good drainage and air permeability. Commonly used rooting media include perlite, vermiculite, peat soil, etc. When mixing the medium, it is recommended to use the ratio of perlite: vermiculite: peat soil to be 3:2:1. This ratio not only ensures the breathability of the medium, but also provides sufficient nutrients. There are two main breeding methods for cuttage or splinter propagation of jade dew: cuttage and splinter propagation. The following are the detailed steps of the two breeding methods: 1. Cutting propagation: (1) Select healthy jade dew leaves to ensure that the leaves are free from pests and diseases;(2) Gently remove the leaves from the plants and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry the wounds;(3) Insert the dried leaves into the prepared rooting medium to a depth of about half the leaf length;(4) Keep the medium moist and place it in a scattered light place to avoid direct sunlight;(5) After about 1-2 weeks, root systems will appear at the bottom of the leaves, and the rooted leaves can be transplanted into new pots.
2. Individual propagation: (1) Select a vigorously growing Yulu plant and divide it from the mother plant with a sharp blade;(2) Put the divided Yulu plant into a rooting medium, paying attention to keeping the plant intact;(3) Keep the medium moist and place it in a scattered light place to avoid direct sunlight;(4) After about 1-2 weeks, root systems will appear at the bottom of the plant, and at this time, the rooted plant can be transplanted into a new flower pot. Maintenance after rooting 1. Light: Jade dew likes to scatter light and avoid direct sunlight. During rooting, the plants should be placed in places with sufficient scattered light, which is conducive to plant growth and rooting.
2. Watering: Keep the medium moist, but avoid standing water. During the rooting period, reduce the watering frequency appropriately to avoid rot of the plant roots.
3. Fertilization: After Yulu takes root, diluted liquid fertilizer can be appropriately applied to supplement the nutrients needed for plant growth.
It is not difficult to take root for jade dew. As long as you master the correct rooting methods and maintenance skills, you can easily maintain this beautiful succulent plant. I hope this article can provide useful guidance for your road to taking root for jade dew.