How to reproduce rat tail palm (grafting method) how to raise rat tail palm

The rat tail also belongs to the family Cactaceae. Its ornamental value is very high, and the flowers are also very charming. Its vitality is very tenacious, the reproduction speed is also very fast. Raise a pot at home, and after a while, it will give rise to many pots. So what exactly is its way of reproduction? Next, let's take a look at it.

How to reproduce rat tail palm (grafting method)

1. The grafting period of rat tail palm.

The best time for grafting is between May and June, when the growth of rat tail palm is more exuberant, and the wounds left by grafting can heal quickly, so May to June is the best time for grafting.

2. Selection of rootstocks for grafting of rat tail palm.

The choice of rootstock for rat tail grafting can be an upright columnar cactus to make up for its lack of creeping growth, such as a snake whip or a pear fruit cactus.

3. Grafting steps of rat tail palm

Choose the top of the abnormal stem of the rat tail palm, cut off a scion of about eight to ten centimeters, and attach it to the selected rootstock. The wound can usually heal in two to three months.

4. maintenance of rat tail palm after grafting.

After grafting, we should pay attention to ventilation and adequate sunlight. Summer can not be exposed to the sun, winter should pay attention to heat preservation, to keep the temperature of its life above 10 degrees Celsius.

How to raise rat tail palm

1. Soil for culturing rat tail paw

Rat tail palm likes fertile soil with good drainage and air permeability, which can be mixed with rotten leaf soil, sand and so on. 2. Temperature and light of farmed rat tail palm

The rat tail palm likes the warm growth environment, can endure the shade. The overwintering temperature should be more than 10 ℃. Enter the room in time and put it in a sunny place where the indoor temperature should not be lower than 10 ℃. Keep it ventilated in summer and put it outside for breeding. Pay attention to shading and cooling.

3. The watering method of cultured rat tail palm.

Avoid getting caught in the rain, or it will lead to rotting roots. To maintain a certain humidity in summer, do not dry for a long time, which is not conducive to the growth of rat tail palm. In winter, it is necessary to keep relatively dry and control watering. It should be based on the principle of not drying and watering thoroughly.

The soil is not easy to get wet. Reduce the amount of watering after the emergence of buds to prevent buds from falling. During the growing period, you should often spray water to moisturize and increase the humidity of indoor air.

4. Fertilization management of cultured rat tail palm.

The paw of rat tail should be applied liquid fertilizer once every two weeks, mainly organic fertilizer, and no fertilizer should be applied in winter and summer.

5. Prevention and control of diseases and insect pests in cultured rat tail palm.

Rat tail palm is vulnerable to the harm of red spiders, the disease site is generally yellowish brown, you can spray dimethoate for prevention. 6. The times of changing pots of farmed rat tail palm.

The paw of the rat tail should be changed twice a year. The time to change the pot is after flowering. If the root is full of pots, a larger pot should be changed.

What are the uses of rat tail palm

1. Horticultural use of rat tail palm

Rat tail as a variety of cactus, naturally has some ornamental and horticultural value, the whole body covered with small thorns of the rat tail, outstanding ornamental value, directly hit the hearts of the people. It is often used in gardening and gardening.

2. Edible use of rat tail palm

The meat quality of rat tail palm can be used as a kind of feed for livestock, which is rich in nutritional value and pure natural, which can ensure the health of livestock. The livestock raised are physically strong and more meat when eaten.

3. The medicinal value of rat tail palm.

The medicinal value of rat tail palm is derived from the experience and actual treatment handed down from ancestors from generation to generation. Rat tail palm can effectively play a role in sterilization and anti-inflammation. For patients with hyperglycemia, rat tail palm can well reduce the concentration of blood sugar in the blood, so as to enhance human immunity, delay aging and maintain health.

Brief introduction of rat tail palm

1. Alias

Rat tail paw, also known as thin column peacock, Sylvia.

2. Growth habits

Rat tail is a common ornamental cactus plant, it likes the environment with plenty of light, the temperature needs to be kept high, in winter, the overwintering temperature should be kept above 10 ℃. The soil is generally good in drainage and air permeability, and can be made with rotten leaf soil and sand.

2. Ornamental function

The ornamental of rat tail is a better plant, its long abnormal stem, very much like the tail of a mouse, is also very beautiful when it blossoms. Rat tail palm is more suitable for potted plants or hanging baskets for cultivation and viewing.

The florescence of rat tail palm is usually in April and May, and the flowers are mostly pink. Its breeding method is also very easy, a warm growth environment can allow it to thrive. If you like flower friends, you can have a try!