Choose healthy cuttings, prepare cuttings materials for cuttings operation, maintenance, management, harvesting and reproduction. With the improvement of quality of life, more and more families are trying to plant some potted plants on balconies or courtyards. Dragon fruit is a beautiful and nutritious potted plant. It is becoming more and more popular among people. Below, we will introduce in detail the cuttings planting method of potted dragon fruit, allowing you to easily grow fiery red fruits at home. Choose healthy cuttings 1. Cutting time: Choose to cut during the vigorous growth period of dragon fruit, usually in spring and autumn. The branches of dragon fruit grow fast and the success rate of cutting is high.
2. Cutting part: Select healthy, disease-free dragon fruit branches, preferably the branches near the top. The cutting part should be selected with thicker branches and strong growth potential.
3. Cutting length: The cutting length is generally about 15-20 cm. Too long or too short will affect the success rate of cutting. Preparing cutting materials 1. Cutting substrate: Perlite, vermiculite, peat soil, etc. can be selected as cutting substrates to ensure the breathability and drainage of the cutting substrate.
2. Cutting containers: You can choose plastic cups, flower pots and other containers, and there must be drainage holes at the bottom of the container.
3. Medicines: Medicines such as rooting powder and rooting water can be used to promote the rooting of cuttings. Conduct cuttings 1. Pruning: Cut the selected dragon fruit branches into a length of 15-20 cm, with the cutting edges smooth. It is best to apply rooting powder to the cutting edges.
2. Cutting: Insert the cut dragon fruit branches into the cutting substrate to a depth of about 1/3 of the length of the branches.
3. Watering: Water must be poured thoroughly in time after cutting to keep the substrate moist. Maintenance and management 1. Light: Dragon fruit likes light, so it should be placed in a sunny place and guaranteed 4-6 hours of direct light every day.
2. Watering: Keep the substrate moist and avoid standing water. When it is hot in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
3. Fertilization: During the growth period, apply thin compound fertilizer every 15 days to promote the growth of dragon fruit.
4. Pest and pest control: Regularly inspect dragon fruit plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Harvest and reproduction 1. Harvest: Dragon fruit generally begins to bear fruit from the second year after planting, and the bearing period can last for many years.
2. Breeding: Dragon fruit can be reproduced by cutting, dividing, etc. The success rate of cutting reproduction is high and suitable for family planting.
Through the above introduction, I believe you have mastered the cutting planting method of potted dragon fruit. Raising dragon fruit at home can not only beautify the environment, but also enjoy the delicious taste of fresh fruit. Try it quickly!
(Note: The content of this article is for reference only. Please adjust the specific operation according to the actual situation.)
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