Can a leaf of Anthurium be cut? -Anthurium leaf cutting propagation method

Anthurium flower ornamental value is very high and deeply loved by people, but also this evergreen plant is relatively easy to reproduce. Common methods include sowing, cuttage, sub-plant, etc., but in many reproductive methods, sowing is more time-consuming, often through artificial pollination to harvest mature seeds with sowing. But ramets often need to wait until the mother plant grows lateral buds before proceeding. Cuttings, on the other hand, are often much more flexible.

Anthurium cuttings can not only soil insertion, but also water insertion. So, can a leaf of Anthurium be cut? The soil and water cuttings of Anthurium andraeanum are generally widely used, while the leaf cuttings are often difficult to obtain seedlings due to their high requirements for growth environment and technology. Today, Xiao Bian will discuss with you some methods of leaf insertion and reproduction of Anthurium andraeanum.

I. Matrix preparation

Soil, vermiculite, plain sand and peat soil can be used as substrates for Anthurium andraeanum leaf cuttings. The recommended method is to mix peat soil and plain sand in half, or to mix rotten leaf soil and garden soil in half. Leaf insertion in such a substrate can not only reduce the risk of variety variation, but also save a lot of cost and improve production efficiency.

II. Prepare blades

If you want to achieve leaf insertion propagation of Anthurium andraeanum, the choice of leaves is very critical. Generally, it is the old branches that grow stronger on the adult plants of Anthurium andraeanum, and then the intact and full leaves without diseases and insect pests are cut down as cuttings for standby. As long as the environment is suitable and the operation method is correct, the survival rate can even be as high as 90%.

III. Temperature guarantee

Anthurium leaves generally require stable temperature between 20℃-25℃, original because in such a temperature environment for the rooting of leaves is very important. Generally, the time to meet this temperature environment is mostly in April-May at the turn of spring and summer, so we need to prepare well in advance.

IV. Cutting process

Generally, the cut leaves should be cut in time to avoid excessive water loss and affect survival, so all preparations for leaf insertion should be done in advance to reduce the time spent in the process of leaf insertion as much as possible. After cutting off the leaves, stick some rooting powder at the base position, and then insert it directly into the culture medium. If the growth environment is suitable, it will take about 2 weeks to root.

V. Conservation management

After the leaf insertion is completed, in addition to ensuring temperature protection, humidity and light control are also required. Generally use wet soil for leaf insertion, spray water properly during cultivation to maintain humidity, must not directly irrigate, otherwise it is easy to wash out or wash down the leaves and affect rooting and survival. Of course, it is also necessary to avoid direct sunlight and ensure smooth circulation of ambient air.

Time: 2019-06-06 Click: