Upside-down Admiralty Cuttage Propagation method how to prune branches and leaves

Hang the golden bell upside down, also known as the lantern flower, is a strange and beautiful flower plant, the ornamental value is very high. Although the upside-down golden bell is very popular with flower friends, many people do not understand this unique breeding method of hanging the golden bell. The upside-down Admiralty grows rapidly, and the degree of aging is very fast. If you want it not only to renew the plant, you must master its propagation method.

The method of Cuttage Propagation of Golden Bell upside down

1. Cutting time

Except for the dormant period in summer, the golden bell can be cut as long as the temperature is suitable, but it is the most suitable from November to mid-April every year. Because this period of time is the peak season of plant growth, we can choose strong branches for cutting. coupled with the cooler temperature, the branches are not easy to rot after cutting, and the survival rate is also very high.

2. Selection of cuttings

Cuttings should choose the same year, must choose not yet Lignification, it is best to have a tender tip. The cutting length of cuttings is 6-10 cm, and the lower leaves are cut off. It should be noted that when going to cuttings, it is best to use sterilized scissors to ensure that the cuttings are smooth and difficult to pinch directly with your hands.

3. Preparation of matrix and slotting machine

The cutting substrate should be screened with fine river sand, but it must be washed and sterilized with boiling water. The inserting bed can be used in a shallow basin or wooden box, and it should also be disinfected by spraying 0.1% potassium permanganate solution in advance. If you find it troublesome, you can buy soil directly.

4. Cutting method

When cutting, soak the cuttings in vitamin B12 for 20 minutes, and the soaked branches will grow well later.

Insert a small hole in the sand with a thin bamboo stick, and then insert the cuttings into the sand hole with a depth of 3 to 4 centimeters and keep a distance of about 8 centimeters between cuttings to facilitate the basin after rooting. After cutting, pour water thoroughly and cover with plastic sheeting to moisturize. Don't be exposed to the sun, just the normal temperature.

5. Plug-in management

After cutting, the cutter should be placed indoors where there is astigmatism, and should not be exposed to sunlight directly. The room temperature should be kept at about 20 degrees Celsius, and only after a week can it receive some light. Often spray water to the flowerpot, if cutting in winter, spray water once a day, spray once every morning and evening in spring. Control the soil moisture above 80%. It can take root in 25 days in winter and 20 days in spring.

How to prune branches and leaves by hanging Admiralty upside down

1. Cross pruning method

This method is suitable for varieties with small branch opening angle (branch lifting), such as' Zijin Hammer 'and so on. When the seedling is higher than 20 cm, it should be topped to promote the germination of new branches. Because the lateral branches are generally symmetrical, the upper two symmetrical branches should be retained when pruning, and all the lower branches and leaves should be erased.

The lateral branch needs to be topped when it grows to about 10 centimeters. just let the new branch grow and let it grow. Pay attention to cutting off the inward and downward side branches at any time. The same length after pruning 15 cm to 18 cm diameter potted plants retain 8 to 10 flowering branches.

2. Tower pruning method

This method is suitable for varieties with large opening angle (flat extension of branches) and strong growth, such as' white calyx', 'girl skirt' and so on. Do not top the plant when the plant type is small, and cut off all the branches and leaves below 10 cm when you reach 20 cm. After the growth of lateral branches, the method of layered pruning can be used to avoid overlapping branches. Leave a symmetrical branch in each layer, remove a pair of symmetrical branches, and then leave a layer of symmetrical branches, so repeat.

3. Natural form pruning method

It is suitable for varieties with creeping branches, weak growth, large flowers and double petals. Trim it into a natural form according to its shape. When the seedling grows to 30-40 cm, the tip of the trunk is removed, the adjacent overlapping branches are removed, and the long branches are truncated to promote branches. Cut off the inward growing side branches at any time to promote the graceful plant shape.

How to water the golden bell upside down

1. Hanging upside down Jinzhong prefers moist soil environment and is not resistant to drought. When watering, we should grasp the principle of "dry and wet". When it is dry, it should be watered thoroughly.

2. The dry weather in spring can spray water on the branches and leaves once or twice a day to avoid excessive watering causing stagnant water in the basin. In summer, the plant should be placed under the shade shed, often spraying water to the leaf surface or sprinkling water to the ground to enhance ventilation. In winter, watering needs to be strictly controlled to prevent the basin soil from getting too wet. After each fertilization and watering, the soil should be loosened and aerated in time.

3. In daily maintenance, water near the leaves and flowerpots in the morning and evening; do not spray water directly on the leaves at high temperatures in the afternoon, but spray more water near the flowerpots. During the rainy season in the south, it should be kept indoors so as not to rot and die.

How to apply fertilizer by hanging the golden bell upside down

1. Hang the golden bell upside down and enjoy fattening. Nitrogen fertilizer should be applied once every semimonthly after spring plant growth to promote the growth of branches and leaves. In May, the plant begins to enter a vigorous period of growth and flowering. At this time, a combination of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied to the inverted golden bell every half a month. Make the plant have more lateral branches and flowers; no fertilizer is needed in hot summer; in September, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied twice and nitrogen fertilizer can be stopped. Fertilization should be stopped in winter.

2. It should also be noted that the basin soil should be dry before fertilization, and water can be sprayed once after fertilization to prevent the leaves from rotting with fertilizer and water. At the same time, only nitrogen fertilizer should be avoided as far as possible, and nitrogen fertilizer can be applied only when the plant is obviously short of fertilizer and the leaf color is yellow and thin.

In fact, breeding an inverted golden bell is a very good choice at home, its colorful, from afar, it looks like hanging a lot of colorful lanterns, can bring people a good visual effect. In addition, it can absorb carbon dioxide and release the oxygen that people need.