Diagram of the method of beheading cuttage of Malus angustifolia

Staghorn crabapple is a particularly lovely succulent, its leaves are thick and lovely, the color is green, fresh and beautiful, with high ornamental value. The planting method of Begonia is also relatively simple, and the growth rate is fast, especially in the case of lack of sunlight, it is easy to grow in vain, so do you know how to cut off the head cuttings of Begonia?

How does Begonia reproduce

1. Suitable cutting substrate.

The propagation of Malus angustifolia is mainly based on cutting. the substrate of cutting needs to have good performance, not only good drainage function and air permeability, but also good function of keeping water and air. For example, perlite, peat ash, vermiculite, cinder and so on can be used together. But disinfection must be carried out before use. At the same time, the lower part of the matrix needs to lay an appropriate amount of plant materials rich in corrosive nutrients, and it is best to use larger particles at the bottom of the matrix to lay the drainage layer.

2. Keep the air humid

Be sure to avoid a sudden drop in air relative humidity after cutting, and it is best to keep it above 70%, especially before taking root. It is recommended to keep the air relative humidity at 90%.

3. Proper lighting

After cutting, the light should not be too much or too little, otherwise it will affect the growth of adventitious roots and the insufficient supply of nutrients. It is best to put it in a cool place with astigmatism. Never shine directly into the sun, nor can it be completely dark.

4. Suitable temperature

The most suitable temperature for cutting is between 20 and 35 degrees, during which the harm caused by rotting bacteria can be reduced. And the temperature change in the morning and evening is easier to take root than when the temperature is constant.

5. Maintenance and management

To sum up the details of the protection of Begonia after cutting, it is necessary to choose a suitable temperature and substrate to maintain a high relative humidity of the air and avoid direct sunlight. Once hyphae are found in the matrix, fungicides should be used to spray them in time. Everyone should remember, do not move and touch because of impatience.

Graphic method of beheading cuttage of Malus angustifolia

1. First of all, remove all the staghorn begonia from the basin and trim the root system.

2. After mending the back root, take a look, the antler crabapple has grown to 10 centimeters, beheading is necessary.

3, cut off the head, usually 2-3 stem nodes will be fine.

4. This is the deer horn begonia that has gone too far.

5. Then the deer horn begonia was planted respectively.

6. After a year of good maintenance, there is another strong pot of deer horn begonia.

Taboo on maintenance of Begonia angustifolia

1. Watering taboos

Be sure to water less in winter, and slowly stop watering when the temperature drops below 2 degrees. As long as you keep the basin soil dry, you can pass the winter safely. Do not go desperately to fertilize in order to make it grow better, or it will have the opposite effect.

2. Taboos of fertilization

Generally speaking, when it is growing relatively vigorously, we can give it some nourishment and water, but when the temperature is too low, we must stop fertilizing.

3. Pay attention to diseases and insect pests

If it is not well maintained in winter, it is likely to make its roots easy to give birth to worms. At this time, we must pay attention to get rid of these pests in time, otherwise it will directly affect its growth and even die. So at this time, we can use drugs for certain prevention and treatment, so that it can pass the winter safely.

The value function of Malus angustifolia

1. Ornamental function

Antler Begonia potted plant is suitable for indoor viewing in winter, can also be used for hanging pot cultivation, more full of vitality, showing a festive atmosphere. It is also often used to arrange special gardens for succulent plants.

The plant of Malus angustifolia is not high, and most of the branches are creeping. Leaf blade fleshy trigonous, very special. It blossoms in winter in white, red and lavender colors. Potted plants are suitable for indoor viewing in winter and can also be used as hanging pots for cultivation, showing more vitality and festive atmosphere.

2. Purification effect

Staghorn crabapple is a kind of warm and dry soil, which requires growing in a sunny environment, especially afraid of cold. But very resistant to drought, too high temperature is not good, it is best to grow in sandy soil, many people plant antler Begonia in small flowerpots, which has become a good ornamental plant. Of course, put the antler crabapple next to the TV or computer, so that you can reduce radiation, put indoors can also absorb formaldehyde and other harmful substances, for indoor air purification, staghorn begonia has a high ornamental value.

As mentioned above, the appearance of antler begonia is very delicate and beautiful, but if it still grows without treatment, it will grow out of a state without aesthetic feeling. So let the antler begonia bask in the sun as much as possible, and try not to let it grow in vain.