The latest culture method of false epiphyllum

False cactus, also known as cactus, bright red cactus, even leaf cactus, for cactus family, false epiphyllum belongs to epiphytic fleshy shrub, plant shape is mostly overhanging umbrella, stem node is flat, similar to fairy finger, fleshy, tender green, thorn seat, flowers born on the top of stem node thorn seat, colorful, good ornamental, let's take a look at the cultivation method of false epiphyllum!

Growth habits of false epiphyllum

False flowers are native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Suriname and Costa Rica, and are also cultivated in Guangzhou, China. Like warm and humid environment, shade in summer and sunny environment in winter. It is suitable for the growth of loose and well-drained sandy loam soil, the suitable growth temperature is 18-22 ℃, and the overwintering temperature should be kept above 10 ℃.

Propagation methods of false epiphyllum

1. Cuttage: from March to April, thick stem nodes can be cut and inserted into the sand bed to keep moist. Under the condition of 25 ℃, they can take root in about 40 days. When the young roots change from white to yellowish brown, they can be cultivated in pots. Put some organic fertilizer on the bottom of the basin and put it on top of seven before releasing seedlings for cultivation.

2. Grafting is usually carried out in spring and autumn. Rootstocks are widely used, such as day ruler, leaf cactus and flaky cactus. After a week of grafting, the scion remained straight and bright green, indicating that it had survived. Usually, 40 days after grafting. The seedling basin can be moved to the sun for normal maintenance and management.

3. Sowing: the sowing and propagation of false flowers are mostly used for the cultivation of new varieties. It takes 4-5 years from sowing to blossom, and can sprout about 2-3 weeks after sowing.

Culture method of false epiphyllum

1. Potted soil: 3 parts of peat soil or rotten leaf soil and 1 part of sand or perlite are used as pot soil. The root system of pseudopodium is not very well developed, and the flowerpot should not be too large when planted in a small pot with a diameter of 10 to 13 centimeters. When potted, the lower part of the pot is filled with granular broken bricks, pots, etc., to facilitate drainage and ventilation, usually in late spring or early summer.

2. Temperature: the suitable growth temperature of epiphyllum is 15: 25 ℃, the overwintering temperature is not lower than 10 ℃, and the ability of high temperature and drought resistance is poor. If mismanaged, a large number of branches may fall off, and in serious cases, the root system will rot and the plant will die. The reason is that dormancy occurs during high temperature and drought, and the absorptive capacity of roots decreases significantly.

3. Watering: false epiphyllum needs sufficient water during the whole growth and flowering period to keep the basin soil moist, but avoid stagnant water in the basin. There is a dormancy period of 2-3 weeks after the end of flowering. It is necessary to water less and only keep the basin soil not completely dry. Gradually increase the amount of water after the dormant period. At the beginning, the surface of the basin soil becomes about 1 cm dry, and when the bottom soil is still wet, it can be watered until the beginning of spring. When the indoor temperature drops below 15 ℃ in winter, it should be watered less to keep the basin soil dry.

4. Change the pot: there is a short dormant period after flowering, which is suitable for changing the pot. when changing the pot, shake off the old culture soil of the root gently, and then replant it with the new culture soil. If the plant is planted by suspension method, the moss can be used as the pot substrate, and the plant can be planted in a shallow pot. After the plant resumes growth, it can be suspended and enjoyed indoors.

5. Diseases and insects: false epiphyllum is sprayed with 1000 times of carbendazim wettable powder in the environment of dry air and poor ventilation, mainly caused by leaf spot and Fusarium wilt. Insect pests are harmful to red spiders, which can be sprayed with 1000 times of dimethoate EC, or tablets can be directly buried in the basin soil.