Propagation methods of bachelors (cuttings) how to prune branches and leaves of bachelors

Single tree, a listen to this name is very interesting, many people think it must be very lonely, so there is such a name, in fact, it belongs to succulent plants, more cold-resistant, appearance looks bare, only this name, then single tree in the end is how to reproduce, let's take a look.

Single tree propagation method (cutting)

Commonly used cuttage propagation, suitable for good drainage soil. It is advisable to choose 2/3 of rotten leaf soil and 1/3 of garden soil mixed with a small amount of river sand as culture soil, and a little hoof and other long-term fertilizers can be put on the bottom of the basin as base fertilizer. In order to facilitate drainage, the bottom of the basin should also be padded with some gravel or tiles.

Cuttings are made in the warm season of May to June. Cut the plump and full top branches, take 2 sections of stems as cuttings, 8~10cm long, insert them into the sand bed after drying slightly, and use yellow sand or pearlite as the medium, or use sand loam with good drainage. Rooting takes place about 3 weeks after insertion. Also available single leaf cuttings, cut leaves to be dried. Then insert into the sand bed, easy to root in warm conditions. Rooting takes place about 4 weeks after insertion, and the roots are potted when they are 2~3cm long. After rooting, it can be planted in flower pots of 10~15cm. It can be cultivated in the open field in the warm zone of the south, and cultivated in the greenhouse in the Yangtze River Basin and its northern areas. It is usually cultivated in the greenhouse in winter and in the open air in summer.

How to cut the leaves of a single tree

You can first observe from the roots, some old, rotten, weak roots can be appropriately selected to cut off, and then look at the density of the roots, if it is still very dense, you can also trim yourself.

Secondly, observe the stems and branches on the ground. You can cut down some diseased branches, weak branches, residual branches, etc. first, and then observe which places need to be adjusted from the overall point of view. In addition, some of the good stems can be cut off, and then cultivate a new pot of single tree potted plants, but when pruning must prevent the juice splashed on the face, this is the most important point.

Single tree planting method

1. Soil

For planting single trees, soil with strong drainage performance should be selected. A mixture of moldy soil and garden soil can be selected according to the ratio of 2:1. At the same time, a small amount of river sand can be added to form culture soil. A little long-term fertilizer such as hoof can be placed at the bottom. In order to enhance drainage performance, a layer of gravel and tiles can also be placed in the basin.

2. Fertilization

Single tree fertilization period is mainly in its growth stage, at this time every 7 to 10 days can be applied a thin liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, fertilizer should not be too thick. Winter is the dormant period of single tree, at this time it is necessary to stop fertilization, otherwise it is easy to cause root rot.

3. Watering

Single tree is a succulent and succulent plant with strong drought tolerance. It is not advisable to irrigate too much when watering. Wait until the soil is dry before watering. In the summer when the temperature is relatively high, do not pour water violently after exposure, which is easy to cause defoliation. When the temperature is higher than 30℃, the whole plant is in dormancy and semi-dormancy state, and watering should be controlled at this time.

4. Light

As mentioned earlier in the introduction of growth habits, the bachelor tree is a plant that enjoys the sun very much. It can be placed in a sunny environment all year round, but it should be avoided.

Single tree planting considerations

1. The white milk of single tree is highly toxic. Special care should be taken when viewing or cultivating. Never let the milk enter the five senses. Therefore, remember to wear latex or plastic gloves to cut off the branches that affect the plant type with a blade when pruning single tree.

2, bachelor trees in high temperature and wet July to August to strictly control watering. Midsummer such as poor ventilation or excessive water shortage, will also cause yellow leaves off, should be placed in the shade of maintenance. After autumn, watering gradually decreases. Outdoor cultivation, to avoid heavy rain shower, otherwise too much water at the root, easy to cause rot root death.

Although the single tree has no green leaves, the branches of the single tree contain a large amount of chlorophyll, which can replace the leaves for photosynthesis. Single trees can be grown in the open air in warm southern areas, but in greenhouses in the north.

Although the bachelor tree is better planted, there are places that need special attention when planting, because it itself is toxic, so be sure to wear gloves when pruning, so as not to splash the juice on the face, resulting in adverse allergic reactions, and in the planting process must pay attention to the control of water and fertilizer.