The breeding method of rainbow jade

Rainbow jade is a very charming succulent plant, which is very popular because of its appearance. Let's take a look at the breeding methods of rainbow jade.

The breeding method of rainbow jade

Reproduction can be done by cuttings or leaves, both of which can be carried out in spring or early autumn.

1. Rainbow jade cuttings: leave a few pairs of leaves at the bottom and intercept a section of the upper plant. Leave it in a cool place to dry. It can be inserted into the fluvo-aquic soil (do not accumulate water, otherwise it will rot) and wait for it to root. In the process, the lower leaves may wither and wither for the nutrition needed by the hairy root. The plug can also be inserted into the soil in the air after waiting for the air root to be emitted.

2. Rainbow jade leaf insertion: the leaf insertion is to pick some small leaves and lay them flat on the dry soil, and they will soon grow small flesh and some red bearded air roots. At this time, just bury the roots in the soil. You'll grow up.

How to insert the jade of the rainbow

1. The selection of matrix.

For how to insert rainbow jade, the first step is to choose the matrix. It can be said that when the matrix is selected, the insertion of rainbow jade is half successful.

Rainbow jade commonly used peat + perlite matrix, conditions can also add a small amount of slow-release fertilizer, separate nutritious soil, as long as the nutrients in the soil are sufficient. The choice of matrix of rainbow jade is relatively free.

2. Cuttings

The stem cuttings choose its branches as cuttings, and if the leaves are inserted, just choose healthy leaves, and the specific treatment method is the same as that of other succulent cuttings.

3. Plug in

Like other succulent cuttings, cuttings can be inserted vertically or obliquely into the substrate, or they can be laid flat on the substrate.

Key points of Hongzhiyu Culture

Temperature: rainbow jade is very adaptable to temperature, it likes the environment with large temperature difference between day and night, and the growth temperature is about 10 ℃-28 degrees Celsius can make rainbow jade survive well. In autumn, it can be cooled artificially, which can maintain the emerald green of rainbow jade leaves and effectively improve the ornamental value. At the same time, the temperature can be controlled above 5 degrees Celsius in winter.

Illumination: rainbow jade loves sunshine. In winter, rainbow jade can be placed on the balcony to absorb sunlight. In summer, rainbow jade can be half-sun or half-shaded, at noon in summer, to avoid direct sunlight, so as to avoid leaf sunburn injury. During the growing period, make sure that rainbow jade has enough sunshine.

Ventilation: rainbow jade needs a certain ventilation environment to ensure that rainbow jade can grow well.

Soil: rainbow jade does not require high performance of the soil, generally as long as the guarantee of soil looseness and good drainage performance of the soil can also be done.

Watering: rainbow jade has a certain degree of drought resistance, but in its growing period, it is necessary to ensure a certain amount of moisture, so that rainbow jade can grow better. Generally speaking, rainbow jade grows slowly or the leaves show a sunny red color, which indicates a lack of water. At this time, plants should be watered according to the principle of "no dry, no watering, then watering thoroughly."

Fertilization: rainbow jade does not have much requirement for fertilizer, you can apply thin fertilizer once or twice during the growing period.

Pruning: rainbow jade will be scattered when it has been planted for more than three years, so it should be pruned in advance to ensure the shape of rainbow jade.

That's all for the introduction of the breeding method of rainbow jade. Rainbow jade usually blooms in late winter and early spring, and the flowers are yellowish. The growth conditions of succulent plants are not harsh, as long as the climate is suitable during the growing period, they may blossom, and when to blossom may not necessarily have strict rules.