How to propagate Fairy finger cutting Propagation method

Cactus refers to not cactus, it is now a very popular succulent plant, but belongs to the cactus family, we should not be confused. Most of the breeding methods of succulent plants are cutting, sowing and so on, so is the fairy finger the same? In fact, most of the reproduction methods of immortals are grafting and cutting. Let's take a look.

Fairies refer to how to reproduce.

1. Grafting propagation

Generally take the measure, cactus or cactus as the rootstock, the scion should be a short and robust stem node, and the grafting time is better in spring and autumn. First, remove the thorn from the top of the rootstock, cut a 2 cm incision longitudinally on the rootstock, select a suitable leafy stem, quickly cut the lowest section into a wedge, and insert it into the incision when the epidermal mucus is not dry. After grafting, put it in a cool and dry place, generally do not need watering in the first week, and then enter normal maintenance, and then blossom in the same year.

2. Cuttage propagation

Cuttings should choose leafy stems that are not old, not tender and strong in growth. generally, cut 2-4 nodes and put them in a cool place to dry for a few days, then insert them into plain sand or vermiculite after the incision is dried and slightly dehydrated. Do not immediately water after insertion, slightly control water, keep the temperature 20: 25 ℃, and gradually increase the amount of water after rooting. Cutting plants are generally planted and cultured in the same year and can blossom the following year.

Cuttage Propagation method of Fairy finger

1. Time of cuttage propagation

For the cuttage of fairy finger, the best season is the growing season, and the best is from April to May after the flower fade.

2. Soil for cuttage propagation

Home cuttings can buy prepared cutting substrates or use medium-coarse river sand, but rinse with clean water several times before use. Do not use sea sand and river sand in saline-alkali areas, they are not suitable for the growth of flowers and plants.

3. Water and fertilizer for cutting propagation.

Cuttings rooting before the shade, less watering, about 20 days to take root. After the formation of flower buds, the potted soil should not be too dry or too wet to prevent the buds from falling off. Fairy refers to the application of dilute organic liquid fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing period, or a small amount of compound fertilizer.

4. The specific methods of cutting propagation.

Cuttings of 1-4 stem nodes or large branches with branches can be taken. When cutting, the wound is not stained with water and dry in the place where the sunlight is not direct for two or three days to make the wound heal.

After the wound is dried, insert into the substrate, spray the cuttings and substrate slightly, as long as the substrate is not too dry or water stains, roots and new buds can grow quickly.

What if the fairy finger is too long (cause and solution)

1. Insufficient light: although plants love to grow in warm and humid places, they can't be kept out of sight for a long time.

Solution: if there is not enough light, just let it see more light. With the exception of the hottest period in summer, you can put it out in the sun at any other time, and it doesn't even do any harm to keep it outdoors all day. If you provide enough light, you may find that it will not continue to grow, but will look stronger.

2. Lack of nutrients: plants can only grow longer and not thicker.

Solution: if it is a lack of nutrients, you can change the soil and choose those that are more fertile and have better drainage. If you are not satisfied with the choice of soil, don't worry too much, it can be made up for by fertilizing in the future. This kind of plant is more fond of fertilizer, which can be used every other week during its growth period. In order to improve the quality of flowers in autumn and winter, some KH2PO4 solution can be added appropriately. Of course, you don't need it in the middle of summer.

Too much water: too much water during dormancy can easily make fairy fingers longer.

Solution: watering scientifically. Although we say that this plant likes to be wet, it is not the more it is watered, the better. Therefore, it is okay to pour more water when growing faster, but not too much when dormant.

How to prolong the florescence of the fairy finger

1. Light regulation

For the fairy refers to this short-day flower, we can put it on the back of the sun to reduce the exposure of the sun to delay flowering. Generally speaking, when the sun is full, you can wrap the finger of the fairy with something like black cloth. In short, with the help of people, the sunshine time can be no more than 10 hours. Only in this way can the flowering be postponed.

If you want to prolong its flowering time, you should bask it in the sun for at least ten hours, and remember to use lights to replenish it when there is no sunshine.

2. Temperature control

The flowering period of the fairy finger can be regulated in the greenhouse or cold storage and other places. The most suitable temperature for the growth and flowering of the fairy finger is about 20 degrees Celsius. We can carry out appropriate cooling to restrain its growth and postpone its flowering. In order to achieve the purpose of flowering in New Year's Day.

3. Drug regulation

Proper use of some drug regulators can also regulate the florescence of fairy fingers. Can buy these drugs, the use of drugs to more accurately regulate the flowering period of plants, is a good choice.

The fairy refers to a plant that is relatively easy to feed, and we can raise several pots at home. There are many of them, and the way to choose cutting is a good choice, but we need to control the water and fertilizer in the process of cutting, and we can see the new sprouts in a few days.