The efficacy and function of false epiphyllum when to raise seedlings

False epiphyllum is one of the ornamental plants, but not the well-known epiphyllum. It belongs to a cactus family, vitality is extremely tenacious, so breeding it is not difficult. False epiphyllum has the effect of purifying the air, but also suitable for family farming, so flower friends can cultivate it at home. Today, let's take a look at when the seedling period of false epiphyllum is.

When do false flowers grow?

1. Grafting propagation

False epiphyllum grafting is usually carried out in spring and autumn. The rootstock used for grafting is often used as a grafting tool, such as a ruler, a leaf cactus and a flaky cactus. If you use a ruler as a rootstock, you need to connect a scion on each of the three ribs. Finally, after the grafted seedlings take root and germinate, they can be transplanted.

2. Seed breeding

The seed propagation of false epiphyllum is mostly used for the cultivation of new varieties, so it is not often used. False epiphyllum sowing propagation, generally in the sowing after about 2 weeks will sprout growth, growth period to apply a thin organic liquid fertilizer every half month can be.

3. Cutting propagation

The cuttings can be cut between March and April. About 5 nodes of healthy abnormal stems need to be cut, and then they can be inserted into the hotbed, which can be directly inserted into the culture soil. After planting, normal maintenance can be carried out.

False epiphyllum growth season for spring and autumn two seasons. You can choose to raise seedlings during the season or a few days in advance.

The effects and effects of false flowers

1, viewing role

Pseudoepiphyllum is a beautiful ornamental plant, and it has high ornamental value when it is made into potted family culture. False epiphyllum potted plants can be placed in the living room, balcony or room, when the flowers bloom, you can enjoy the beautiful flower scene, just like a large snow, very spectacular.

2. Purification

False epiphyllum in indoor viewing, beautiful flowers are a kind of indoor environment beautification, and in the bloom, flowers have a strong aroma, these aromas can remove indoor odor, but also can play a certain role in purifying the air.

3. Medicinal effect

When false epiphyllum is used as a medicinal plant, it needs to be collected and processed in time. The young stems of false epiphyllum can be harvested all year round, and the flowers are best harvested at night when they bloom. Young stem parts are mostly fresh, flowers can be fresh, can also be dried after use, in dry use, can be in the flower will open or just open when, use dehydration method drying for later use.

False epiphyllum slightly cold and sweet light, with soft stool to poison and clear heat effect, for large intestine fever and constipation hematochezia, pneumonia and asthma symptoms have a certain therapeutic effect. Flowers also have a strong effect on high blood pressure and high fat. Can be directly false epiphyllum boiled water or stew soup to take, you can also use fresh flowers with honey to drink.

When medicinal false epiphyllum, pay attention to stomach cold do not take fresh juice. Moreover, although fake epiphyllum is not toxic, it is best not to take it for a long time.

What if the leaves fall off?

1. Improper watering

False epiphyllum in the golden period of growth needs a lot of water, water deficiency will make the individual plant is very short, very unattractive. But if too much water, it will lead to false epiphyllum leaves. Especially half a month after flowering, because the whole plant will be in a dormant state, so reduce watering appropriately.

2. Root problems

The roots are carefully managed and the wilting leaves become healthy over time. This shows that its roots have a direct relationship with its leaves.

3, basin soil can not

Give it a new choice of pot and soil, give it a "new home" may be improved oh.

4. Dormancy period

The false epiphyllum has two dormant periods in a year. One is after flowering, and the other is hot summer. Especially in summer, many flower friends do not know that the plants are dormant at this time, in order to keep the soil moist, they are still watering according to the usual standard, resulting in root problems and falling leaves.

What about false flowers?

1. Root system problem

Rotting roots and pests, for example. The home leaves appear problems false epiphyllum all dug out, roots if clean, it is best to clean it. First hydroponic, then plant in pots. As for pests, I believe all flower friends know how to deal with them. After taking out the plants, disinfect them and replant them into new soil.

2. Dormancy period

False epiphyllum has two dormant periods a year. After flowering and in summer. This period is special because plants that need plenty of water become less water-hungry, requiring less watering. Because if the basin soil is too damp or even soaked, there will be the rotten roots mentioned above.

The above is a rough introduction to false epiphyllum. Although the vitality of false epiphyllum is relatively tenacious, if problems are found, we still have to deal with them in a timely manner. And it is best to analyze the reasons, which will help flower friends to prevent in the breeding process.