Yuweng is native to Mexico and is a succulent plant in the cactus family. The body color of Yuweng is bright green, ranging from spherical to oval, and the flowers are very bright. It is a common potted ornamental plant. The planting and breeding method is simple, and it is very suitable for home cultivation. The editor below will introduce the breeding methods and propagation techniques of the succulent plant Cactus cacti. I hope that friends who like cactus Cactus can cultivate beautiful shapes.
How to raise the succulent cactus Cactus succulent
The succulent cactus Cactus succulent is native to Mexico. The editor has always thought that raising this succulent cactus is a piece of cake. , Unexpectedly, many people are asking, I don’t know how to cultivate the prickly pear cactus and why the prickly pear does not bloom. Now, the editor will introduce to you how to raise a beautiful prickly pear?
1. Light management: Yu Wengxi likes sufficient light. The sphere becomes more and more red under full light, but it should still be slightly shaded in summer. It is a potted ornamental plant.
2. Soil requirements: Fertile loam with good drainage should be used for cactus cultivation. If the pot soil is too wet, the light is too weak, and the temperature is too high, it will be detrimental to its growth. The potting soil should be sand, loam, peat moss, and fine gravel in a ratio of 2:1:1:1.
3. Temperature management: The optimum temperature for growth of Cactaceae is 24-26℃. In winter, you generally have to spend the winter indoors. As long as the indoor temperature can be maintained at 5 to 6°C, you can survive the winter safely. When the indoor temperature is close to 0℃, in addition to controlling watering, it must be placed in a sunny window during the day and kept warm at night.
4. Watering management: Yuweng is drought-resistant, so do not water too much during the growth period. The sand needs to be completely dry. Water it once every 3 to 4 weeks on average. Do not water the ball. However, long-term water shortage or insufficient water supply also affects its growth. If you like a light fertilizer, you can apply diluted fertilizer once every six months.
The propagation method of the cactus and the cactus
The cactus is a very popular species, and the propagation techniques of the cactus and the cactus are also a hot topic. The editor will explain it to you below. Let’s introduce several breeding methods commonly used by Yu Weng.
1. Sowing
Yu Weng sows and reproduces generally in 4It can be carried out from June to June. The suitable temperature for germination is 15-25℃. Germination can occur 7 days after sowing. After the seedlings have grown for a period of time, they are divided into pots, and several seedlings are planted in one pot. Watering should be appropriate and the soil should not be too dry. When burrs appear on the top of the seedlings, they can be divided into pots, with one seedling per pot. Dividing is best done in spring. The overwintering temperature of seedlings is above 10℃.
2. Cuttings
It is suitable for outdoor cuttings of the succulent cactus Yuweng from April to October. The high temperature and rainy weather in summer are not suitable for cutting propagation. But cuttings can be taken in the greenhouse all year round. The cutting substrate is river sand and a small amount of saw. Use plump bulbs as cuttings. If the bulbs are too young, they will rot easily. The cut surface of the cuttings should be smooth. Apply charcoal powder or sulfur powder on the cut surface and put it in a cool place for 2 to 3 days. Cutting can be done after the juice dries and the cut surface shrinks. When inserting, do not insert it too deep. It is better to insert the incision slightly into the soil. After inserting, place it in a semi-shady place and spray water to keep the soil moist. It will take root in about 40 days.
3. Grafting Juqiao.com
For Yuweng grafting and propagation, the rootstock uses a cactus or a measuring ruler, the scion uses a seed ball, and the flat grafting method is used for grafting. . Do not water after grafting and place in a cool place.
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