On the Method of落地生根 for Cacti
Let's share some knowledge about the succulent plant, cacti, briefly discussing the method of落地生根 for cacti, with specific details as follows:
It is not difficult for cacti to root after falling from a triangle, as long as the key conditions for rooting are mastered, it is relatively simple. Here is my method for rooting.
1. Natural Drying and Rooting Method (Suitable for Grafted Offsets)
Time: Choose from May to September, when the temperature in most parts of our country is generally above 30 degrees Celsius.
Temperature and Humidity: The best condition is a temperature difference of more than 10 degrees between day and night, with a high humidity in the surrounding environment. The humidity during the plum rain season in the Jiangnan region is ideal, and you can also spray water around or place a basin of clear water to increase the air humidity.
Steps: First, remove the cactus from the triangle, either by cutting with a knife or pulling by hand. Then, remove the wooden core of the triangle and the surrounding combined tissues with a knife. Use a ready-made small knife, or those with good manual skills can make a suitable tool. Before the wound of the cactus heals, apply "Duo Jun Ling or Rooting Powder," and finally, place the cactus in a ventilated area with a little scattered light. After one to two weeks, it will root naturally. When the roots grow to about 2 centimeters, they can be planted. Note: The purpose of directly removing the wooden core of the triangle is to save the step of first growing roots from the triangle and then growing self-roots two or three years later, because cacti that first grow triangle roots have a low survival rate.
Luandongyangjin growing its own roots in the air:
2. Surface Rooting Method for Planting Purposes
Time: Choose from April to October.
Conditions: Air with "high temperature, high humidity, and large temperature difference" is needed, and a thin plastic film should be placed over or around the planting bed to increase the temperature and humidity during the day and the temperature difference between day and night.
Soil: Here we do not elaborate in detail; just a particle mixed soil that can retain water properly is fine, but be careful not to keep the soil too wet for a long time.
Steps: First, remove the cactus from the triangle, either by cutting with a knife or pulling by hand. Then, remove the wooden core of the triangle and the surrounding combined tissues with a knife. Use a ready-made small knife, or those with good manual skills can make a suitable tool. Before the wound of the cactus heals, apply "Duo Jun Ling or Rooting Powder," and finally, place the cactus in a ventilated area with a little scattered light. Generally, after two weeks, you can place the cactus on the planting soil to root, cover it with a thin plastic film, and place the pot in a place that gets half-day sun. After two to four weeks, it can basically grow its own roots.
This method is also suitable for rooting offsets and rotten roots. For cacti that shoot in winter and spring, they must be dried for a longer period and only start rooting when conditions are suitable.
Garden pouch 1:
A self-root grows from the root:
Garden pouch 2:
Root tissue protrusion:
The above discussion on the comprehensive method of落地生根 for cacti is shared in the hope that it can act as a stepping stone to solve your problems with green plants.