Cutting method of cactus

Cactus is a kind of cactus, this plant is very suitable for cutting, the survival rate is very high, but to prevent decay. It is a common method of production and reproduction to grow new plants after cutting for a period of time. So how should the cactus be cut and carried out? Pay attention to any details. What is the key to survival. Then you can take a look at it now.

1. Cutting method

If you do not want to cut off the cactus cultivated now, you can wait until the small cactus grows next to the cactus, cut off the small ball directly, disinfect the wound, dry the wound in a cool place, and insert it into the nutrient soil of the prepared flowerpot. The cutting depth is about 2 cm, not too shallow, there must be enough contact surface. Use of soil disinfection in flowerpots. If you don't want the cactus, you can cut it into small pieces, dry it and cut it separately.

2. Cutting preparation

Prepare cutting knife, unused grafting knife, art knife can, do not apply to porcelain flowerpot, especially easy to rot without air. The plastic basin is more economical and can be used, and the bottom vent must be prepared. The soil uses sandy loam or completely humic soil under the forest on the hillside. Spray appropriate concentration of carbendazim for disinfection. You can use a little rooting powder.

3. Cuttage maintenance

After cutting, spray moisturizing, but the soil should not be too wet. After starting to take root, spray water on the soil, keep the temperature warm, keep it indoors, or on the windowsill with a little sunshine, do not put it outside, especially in the hot season, you can spray less water in summer. Humidity is difficult to take root, spray water properly in spring, cuttings can also be cut in autumn, and more water can be sprayed in dry season.

4. Points for attention

Cuttings should not be cut into the soil without drying, which is easy to rot or be infected with germs. Small ball cuttings can take a little root, easy to survive. The ball usually needs to be placed in the shade for a few days before it can be cut. The cutting knife must be sterilized with alcohol. Use more nutritious soil to take root faster. Cuttings should not be watered or fertilized, and they are easy to rot. Just spray a little water mist, as long as you keep it slightly wet.

Cactus cuttage is relatively simple, do so much content is to improve the survival rate, grow well. Sometimes a small amount of self-planting is just random cutting.