How to raise ice berries and moon shadows?

The ice raspberry moon shadow is a succulent plant of the genus Euphorbiaceae, which is very controversial in China. Some people think that it is an ordinary moon shadow, but it shows different states under different conditions, or Japan and South Korea bypass the Latin scientific name and have another name. Chinese translation has become a new breed. Let's take a look at how ice berries are raised.

Propagation of Moon Shadow Leaf of Ice Berry

Ice berry moon shadow growth period to break off the well-growing thick leaves, flat on the wet sand, leaves face up, leaves back down, do not need to cover the soil, put in a cool and ventilated place, about 10 days from the base of the leaves can grow leaflets and whisker roots, to grow roots after watering, to promote its rapid growth, the root system buried in the soil. In the future, let it bask in the sun, properly water and fertilize, and it will gradually grow into a strong new plant.

Cuttings propagation of ice raspberry moon shadow

Ice berry moon shadow can be single leaf, tiller branch or top branch, cut cuttings length is not limited, but after the cut to dry, remove the lower leaves, and then insert into the sand bed. It usually takes about 15 days to take root after insertion. Insert soil should not be too wet, otherwise the cut is easy to yellow rot, the root length of 2 cm to 3 cm on the basin. Leaf cuttings can also be used.

Split propagation of ice berry moon shadow

The ramet propagation of ice berries is best carried out in spring, or it can be carried out in advance after defoliation in late autumn. The roots and small branches of the stem base of ice berries are cut off where they are connected to the mother plant, and then planted separately to grow into independent new plants.

Ice berry moon shadow sowing and propagation

Sowing and propagation of ice berries is also a good method. Sowing in greenhouse can be carried out all the year round. After sowing, the temperature is controlled at 16: 26 ℃, the air relative humidity is maintained at 75%, and the light is about 50%. The method can refer to the sowing steps of crassulaceae.

How to raise ice berries and moon shadows?

1. Soil matrix: generally, one part of peat, vermiculite and perlite can be used, and an appropriate amount of bone powder can be added. It can also be mixed with 3 parts of rotten leaf soil, 3 parts of river sand, 1 part of garden soil and 1 part of slag.

2, light temperature: ice berry moon shadow likes the sunny, cool environment, not cold-resistant, the light is not strong, it is easy to cause overgrowth, loose leaves, affect beauty.

3. Fertilizer and water management: watering should not be too frequent. Watering once or twice a month is enough. Into the growing period should also properly control the amount of watering, watering must be watered thoroughly after drying, not too wet. In addition, we must pay attention to watering, as far as possible to avoid water on the plant, water droplets will form water stains are not very beautiful, to keep the middle of the plant without water, so as to avoid decay. Appropriate base fertilizer can be added when potting, and thin fertilizer can be applied for 1 to 2 times during the growing period.