Caiyunqiu is native to the West Indies in Central America. Caiyunqiu is also called Caiyun. Caiyunqiu is a garden flower plant. The fruit of Caiyunqiu is rose-red and extremely beautiful. It is loved by many cactus lovers. Now let’s learn about the breeding and breeding methods of Caiyun Ball.
How to breed Caiyun Balls
Caiyun Balls are very suitable for potted plants. Although Caiyun Balls are easy to cultivate, they generally require 7-8 years old balls to bloom and bear fruit. So, how to raise Caiyun Balls , What issues should we pay attention to during the cultivation of Caiyunqiu?
1. Soil requirements: Fertile, loose and well-drained sandy loam is the best soil for Caiyun ball planting. For example, use a mixture of fertile leaf mold soil and coarse sand with a little dry sheep manure added.
2. Temperature and light management: Caiyun ball likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. It can be fully exposed to the sun in spring and autumn. Please pay attention to appropriate shade in hot weather in summer.
3. Fertilization management: The root system of Caiyun bulbs is shallow, and shallow pots are suitable for potted plants. The pots should be changed every spring. During the growth period of the succulent Caiyun bulbs, fertilize once every half month.
4. Watering management: Caiyun balls are drought-resistant and can be watered more in summer. Increase watering in midsummer to increase air humidity, which is beneficial to the growth of the ball. Reduce watering in winter, keep the sun abundant and the pot soil dry.
Key points of propagation of succulent cactus balls
Cultivation of cactus balls is not difficult. Artificial propagation of cactus balls is as simple as many cactus plants. Artificial propagation of cactus balls can generally be achieved by sowing seeds and seeds. There are two methods of grafting and propagation.
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Caiyun balls are propagated by grafting. Plants that are 4-5 years old are cut off from the top to promote the germination of sub-balls. Then a sky ruler is used as the rootstock and propagation is done by flat grafting. Grafted balls grow and form quickly, but have short lifespan and poor resistance.
Succulent Caiyunqiu can also be propagated by sowing. Caiyunqiu, but when the Caiyunqiu blooms, pay attention to collecting the seeds. Just sow them in spring. Germination is relatively slow. It takes about 2 weeks to germinate. Wait patiently.
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