How does Yuweng cactus reproduce?

Yuweng cactus belongs to the cactus family. In spring, the peach bell flowers above the autumn bloom in a circle around the ball, which is very beautiful. So, how does the Yuweng cactus reproduce?

First, how does the Yuweng cactus breed?

1. Sowing and reproduction

Sowing and propagation were carried out from April to June, and the optimum temperature for germination was 15: 25 ℃, and it could germinate 7 days after sowing. After a long period of time, the seedlings were divided and several seedlings were planted in one pot. The water should be properly watered and the soil should not be too dry. When the top of the seedling is burr, it can be divided into potted plants, 1 pot and 1 seedling. Separate planting is best carried out in spring. The overwintering temperature of seedlings is above 10 ℃.

2. Cuttage propagation

It is suitable for April to October, high temperature and rain in summer can not be cut. But it can be cut all the year round in the greenhouse. The cutting substrate is made of river sand and a small amount of saw. Take full and full bulbs as cuttings, if the bulbs are too young, they are easy to rot. The cutting section should be smooth, put it in a cool place after coated with charcoal powder or sulfur powder, let dry for 2-3 days, and then cut after the juice is dry and the section shrinks. When inserting, do not insert too deep, the incision should be slightly into the soil. After insertion, put it in a semi-shady place and spray water to keep the soil moist. It can take root and survive in about 40 days.

3. Grafting propagation

The rootstock is grafted with cactus or measuring ruler, and the scion is grafted with seed ball. Do not water after grafting, put it in a cool place. For the method of grafting, see the relevant part of Jinzhu.

Second, the culture skills of Yuweng cactus

1. Basin soil

If the basin soil is too wet, the light is too weak and the temperature is too high, it is disadvantageous to its growth. Sand, loam, peat moss and fine gravel should be used in basin soil, with a ratio of 2 to 1, 1 to 1.

2. Temperature

The suitable growth temperature is 24 ~ 26 ℃ at ordinary times. In winter, it is generally necessary to enter the house for the winter, as long as the indoor temperature can be maintained at 5: 6 ℃, you can survive the winter safely. When the indoor temperature is close to 0 ℃, it should also be cold. In addition to controlling watering, it must be placed in the sunny window during the day and keep warm at night.

3. Water and fertilizer

During the growth period, do not water too much, need to let the sand completely dry, an average of 3 to 4 weeks watering, watering can not touch the sphere, but long-term lack of water or insufficient water supply also affect its growth. If you like light fertilizer, you can apply thinning fertilizer once every half a year.

Yuweng cactus is a common potted ornamental plant. Interested friends can try to raise one or two pots at home.