Golden amber is a very popular variety of cactus, also known as yellow thorn golden amber. Golden amber is small in size and takes up little space. It can purify the air and protect against radiation. It is very suitable for indoor cultivation. There are several species of golden amber. The variants are all very popular. So, how can we raise beautiful golden amber? What are the precautions for raising golden amber? Is the breeding method of golden amber simple? The following editor will answer these questions for you about cactus golden amber.
How to raise prickly pear cactus
Golden amber is a very common species among prickly pears. The spheres wrapped with golden thorns are very beautiful and very popular among people. Cactus cultivation It is also very trouble-free, but you must be familiar with the habits of Prickly Pear and Golden Amber, otherwise it will die. Let’s learn about the breeding methods of Prickly Pear and see how to raise Prickly Pear and Golden Amber.
1. Growth habits
Golden amber is dormant in winter. In April, golden amber wakes up and begins to grow. In May and June, the temperature When the optimum growth temperature of golden amber reaches 25-30℃, golden amber enters the peak growth period. From July to August, when the temperature exceeds 35℃, golden amber enters aestivation. When the temperature drops to 30℃ in September, golden amber wakes up again and starts growing again. , the temperature drops in mid-to-late November, and golden amber gradually enters the dormant period.
2. Light management
Cactus golden amber loves sunshine. In addition to indoor maintenance in winter, it must be placed in a sunny place all day long in spring, summer and autumn. If the golden amber is kept indoors for a long time, its body color and thorns will be affected, the sphere will be deformed, and its ornamental value will be lost. When entering the house in winter, the golden amber should be placed in a sunny place on the windowsill. Leave it for a while and turn the pot so that all parts of the sphere receive even light. When exposed to direct sunlight in midsummer, appropriate shade is required.
3. Watering management
Although golden amber is drought-tolerant, it does not need water. Golden amber should be given sufficient water during the growth period in spring and autumn, and watering should be limited during the dormant period in winter and summer. Watering should be done every 4 or 5 days or once a week during the early growth period. Watering should be done from the edge of the pot, preferably at 9 or 10 o'clock in the morning or 4 or 5 o'clock in the afternoon. It is best to leave tap water for 2 days before pouring. From late April to June, golden amber needs more water. Water it once in the morning and once in the evening. Water it thoroughly. Be careful not to make the pot soil too wet during the plum rains in June, which may cause root rot. Golden amber enters summer dormancy in July and August, so watering should be controlled. From late September to October, golden amber enters the growth period again, watering once every 3 or 4 days. The growth of golden amber tends to stagnate in November, so watering can be done once every 10 days. In December, golden amber enters dormancy and does not need to be watered to enhance its cold resistance.
4. FertilizationManagement
During the growth period of golden amber, light fertilizer should be applied frequently in spring, once a week. 5. Once every 4 or 5 days in June, the concentration can be slightly higher. Do not fertilize when the temperature is high in midsummer. Fertilizer can be applied once a week in September and October, and no fertilizer is applied from November to the following spring. Fertilizer should be diluted with water after decomposition of poultry, fish residue or poultry manure. It should be applied between 9 and 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Watering should be done every other day after fertilization.
5. Culture soil
It requires loose soil, moderate fertility, neutral or slightly acidic pH, and rich in organic matter. It is sold in bags in the market. Can be prepared by yourself. Breathable mud pots are the best pots, followed by pottery pots and porcelain pots. The size of the basin depends on the golden amber sphere, and the gap between the sphere and the basin wall is 3 to 4 cm. The sphere is large and the gap can be appropriately larger.
How to propagate succulent golden amber
The cactus golden amber you see is a sphere that is integrated into one body. Many friends who breed golden amber are curious about how to propagate this plant. Is it cut and dried? Can a sphere reproduce golden amber? The editor below will reveal to you how exactly golden amber reproduces?
1. Sowing and propagation method: The sowing and propagation method of cactus golden amber can be sown immediately after picking. The seeds picked in the same year have a higher germination rate. The sowing time is usually carried out from May to September every summer when there is sufficient sunshine. One month to one and a half months after the seeds germinate, the seedlings will grow to the size of rice grains or mung beans. At this time, they can be transplanted or grafted on the rootstock. Go up and encourage growth.
2. Grafting method: This method is to graft the golden amber cactus seedlings that have been propagated and cultivated for more than 3 months on the vigorously growing and tender Tianchi ruler plants to accelerate their growth. When the scion has grown to a point where the rootstock can no longer support the weight, cut it off, dry the wound, and then make cuttings in a breeding pot. In an environment with loose, fertile soil and good ventilation, golden amber cactus seedlings will grow very quickly without grafting. After potting, the seedlings or grafted balls should be placed in a semi-shaded place for cultivation, avoiding strong direct sunlight. After 1 week to 1 and a half weeks, the balls will no longer shrink and can grow and survive.
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