How to Propagate Small Cacti from a Mother Plant
Let's explore the details of how to propagate small cacti from a mother cactus and the detailed propagation techniques for green plants and flowers, following the editor's introduction!
There are mainly three methods for propagating cacti: seed propagation, cutting propagation, and grafting. For seed propagation, select a healthy offsets from the cactus, soak it in water for two days, then remove and dry it before sowing it in the prepared potting soil. Wait for it to root and sprout. The second method is grafting, where a robust offset of the cactus is grafted onto a rootstock. The two are tied together with a thin rope and left to grow and develop. The last method is cutting propagation, where the offsets are removed from the mother plant, disinfected and dried, then planted in the prepared matrix and placed in a cool, well-ventilated area.
1. Cutting Propagation
Cutting propagation is one method of propagating cacti. After removing the offsets with a sterilized knife, they are disinfected with diluted Benomyl. After disinfection, they are dried and then planted in the previously prepared potting soil matrix, placed in a cool, well-ventilated position, and left to sprout.
2. Seed Propagation
Select healthy offsets from the cactus and perform seed propagation in the summer. This is because the rooting and sprouting of the offsets require high temperatures, and the high temperatures in summer meet this requirement, promoting rapid growth. Soak the offsets in water for about two days and then plant them.
3. Grafting Propagation
Choose robust, fleshy offsets from the cactus for grafting propagation. Use tools to cut the offsets and graft them onto the prepared rootstock, which has been disinfected with Multi fungicide. The two are tightly bound with a thin rope, covered with plastic film, and placed in a cool, well-ventilated area.
That's all for how to propagate small cacti and the detailed propagation techniques of the cactus. I hope you all enjoy!