How to propagate succulent golden branches and jade leaves

Succulent golden branches and leaves, also known as purslane, the stems and leaves are relatively thick and fleshy, and the new branches are purplish red in light. So, how do succulent golden branches and leaves reproduce?

First, how do succulent golden branches and jade leaves reproduce?

1. Sowing seeds

Choose loose and fertile soil, sow the seeds, spray a small amount of water, cover with plastic film to moisturize, uncover the seedlings after emergence.

2. Cuttage

Usually as early as April or September to October, choose a strong, full, short Internode stem as cuttings. Dry in a cool place for a few days, wait for the cut to dry, keep the basin soil dry after cutting, do not pour too much water, and slowly take root after 15-20 days.

3. Grafting

Cut the branches of Portulaca oleracea as scion, the scion should not be too long, cut the two sides of the scion obliquely into a duck beak, then choose the older golden branch jade leaf stump as the rootstock, and cut all the side branches short, and then combine the scion with the rootstock.

Then tie up the interface with a plastic bag and put the potted plant in a semi-shaded place. Don't let the interface touch water. It will survive in 10 to 15 days.

Second, how to raise succulent golden branches and jade leaves?

1. Soil

Golden branches and jade leaves like fertile and loose soil, and rotten leaf soil, garden soil or plant ash is the best.

2. Lighting

Golden branches and jade leaves like plenty of light, but they should also block the strong light at noon in summer to prevent sunburn.

3. Moisture

Golden branches and jade leaves do not need to be watered every day, you can wait for the basin soil to dry and then water again, you can properly water a little more during the growing period and summer, and you must water less during the dormant period in winter.

4. Temperature

The best temperature for golden branches and jade leaves to grow is 15 to 30 degrees. Keep them warm in the cold winter, because if they are below 5 degrees, they will be frostbitten.

5. Pruning

If the golden branches and jade leaves are not trimmed in time, they will grow with their teeth and claws, without a trace of beauty. According to personal preferences for pruning and banding, trimming into straight dry type, oblique dry type, cliff type and so on are all very beautiful.

6. Change the basin

The golden branches and jade leaves grow very fast, and the basin should be changed once in a year or two, the basin should be bigger and bigger, and the basin soil should be replaced with a new one at the same time, so as to meet its growth needs.

Although the shape of golden branches and jade leaves is like a small tree, its stems and leaves are succulent plants and can also create bonsai with great ornamental value.