The method of Cuttage Propagation of Prunus mume when will it be cut

The reason why Diaozhumei is so popular, in addition to its own luxuriant leaves and the ornamental value brought by purple florets at maturity, it is also easy to reproduce, and its ability to adapt to the environment is also very tenacious. Cutting propagation is more common in many plant propagation methods, and cuttage is also the main way of propagation of Prunus mume.

Methods of Cuttage Propagation of Prunus mume

1. Cutting substrate of Prunus mume.

Before selecting branches, it is necessary to match the cutting substrate to prevent the branches from losing too much water. The cutting substrate, that is, the culture soil of Diaozhumei can be made of river sand, peat soil, etc., or it can be mixed with a variety of nutrient soils. It is best to disinfect the soil before use to remove germs or eggs that may be mixed in the soil.

2. Selection of hanging bamboo plum cuttings.

Cut cuttings on robust mother branches, the length of cuttings should be between five and eight centimeters, and three to five tender leaves are guaranteed on each cuttings to improve the survival rate of cuttings.

3. Hanging bamboo plum on the basin

When potting, there should be a filter layer and fertilizer under the flowerpot. The general order is to first lay a layer of clay or coarse sand at the bottom of the flowerpot as a filter layer, and then lay a layer of culture soil containing fertilizer. Finally, fill the flowerpot 3/4 with the prepared cutting medium and insert the cuttings into it.

4. Maintenance of hanging bamboo plum

After potting, maintain a suitable temperature (18 to 25 degrees Celsius), humidity (at least 75% of the air humidity, if the air is dry, spray to increase air humidity) and sufficient light to ensure that the cuttings take root normally.

When will Diaozhumei be cut?

Hanging bamboo plum can be carried out all the year round, but spring and autumn are the best.

How to make Diaozhu Mei blossom more often

1. Ensure the proper lighting of Diaozhumei.

Phyllostachys pubescens is a temperature-loving plant, during the growing period, it must ensure sufficient light, so as to ensure that the plant grows dense and full leaves. If you grow in a dark place with insufficient light, it will lead to slender, scattered and irregular stems and leaves, and the leaves are thin and unhealthy. It should be noted that although the light of hanging bamboo plum should be bright, it should not let the scorching sun shine directly, and it is easy to lose moisture and wither.

2. The suitable temperature for the growth of Prunus mume.

Diaozhumei is suitable to grow in a warm environment, spring, summer and autumn are its growing period, and it grows slowly or enters the dormant period directly when the winter temperature is low, so it is necessary to pay attention to the heat preservation when the winter temperature is lower than 10 degrees.

3. Watering of Diaozhumei

During the growth period of Diaozhumei, it is not advisable to water it too frequently and keep the basin soil slightly moist, which will make the leaves of Diaozhumei more colorful. In the winter dormancy period, basically watering every half a month is enough to ensure its water absorption, too much watering will lead to root rot and plant death.

What if the leaves of Diaozhu Prunus mume become soft?

1. Symptoms of softening of leaves of Diaozhu Mei

Leaves feel soft, feeling that there is no vitality, but also bent down, the normal leaves look energetic and full.

2. the causes and solutions of the softening of the leaves of hanging bamboo and plum

1. If the amount of watering is too little, the amount of water should be increased after softening. Bamboos come from wetlands in Mexico, so they need a lot of water to raise them. If the soil is too dry, it can easily cause the leaves of the plants to soften and turn yellow, and even the whole plant will wither. Especially in its growing period, it is necessary to replenish water every day, requiring higher humidity of the basin soil, and frequently spraying water on plants to maintain humidity, but there is also a dormant period, during which watering should be reduced.

2. If there is too little sunlight, it is found that it is necessary to increase the duration of sunlight when it becomes soft. Hanging bamboo plum likes to be exposed to the sun, but if it is in a dark environment for a long time, it is easy to cause the overgrowth of plants and soften the leaves, even if it is semi-overcast. Even in winter, you have to breed in a place where the sun can shine. If you can't stay in the sun all day, make sure you grow in the sun for a period of time every day. But it should be noted that the scorching summer is not suitable for exposure in the hot sun.

In fact, when the air is too dry, it will also cause the leaves to soften to yellow, and finally wither and fall. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the right amount of moisture at all times when breeding.

Hanging bamboo plum is not only of high aesthetic value, but also has the function of absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, which can clean the air, which is very suitable for home breeding. But Diaozhu plum is slightly toxic, so pay attention to precautions in the process of breeding, especially children, so as to avoid accidental eating!