Keel columns are also called keels. They have various plant shapes, including cluster shape, three-column shape, nine-column shape, etc. Many succulent lovers like the unique shape of keel columns very much, so they need to pay attention to raising keel columns at home. Which ones? The keel pillar is known as the "universal rootstock". The propagation method of the keel pillar is also very simple and easy.
Techniques and methods of raising keel pillars
Succulent plant keel pillars have a very good meaning and have the effect of purifying the air, so they are often cultivated in home and office environments. So what are the breeding techniques and methods for raising keel columns? The editor will introduce to you what to pay attention to during the cultivation process of keel columns.
1. Soil cultivation requirements
Keels do not have strict requirements for the culture soil, but they need to be mixed with a certain amount of river sand. If they are mixed with some base fertilizer when potting, they can grow well without applying top dressing during the growth period. The fertilizer is preferably granular compound fertilizer.
2. Lighting and watering management
Keel columns like sunshine and are drought-tolerant, so the keel columns should be placed in a sunny place, and the amount of watering should not be too much. It is better to be dry than too wet.
3. Temperature management
Keel columns are not cold-tolerant. They should be cultured indoors in the north during the winter and can be grown in the open field in the south.
Methods and precautions for keel column cutting propagation
The method of breeding keel column is simple. In fact, the propagation method of keel column is also very simple, but the whole plant of keel column contains white milk. It is poisonous, so care should be taken during the breeding process to avoid touching or accidentally eating it. Keel pillars are generally propagated by cuttings. The editor will introduce to you the methods and precautions for keel pillar propagation.
Keel columns are mostly propagated by cuttings. Keel is a succulent plant. When cutting, slurry will flow out. It can be sealed with plant ash and left in a cool place for 7 to 10 days. Wait for the plant to shrink before replanting. Cuttings.
One is to cut the keel into sections and seal the upper and lower incisions with plant ash. The length of the cuttings should be 20 cm to 25 cm.
The other is a branch taken from the keel branch.Cuttings can be made after drying, but those that are too small and tender are not easy to take root. This kind of cuttings only have a small wound at the rooting point, and the cuttings take root quickly. The cutting keel substrate needs to be vermiculite, pearl powder, pure river sand, without soil. You can take cuttings from a single plant, or you can take cuttings from multiple plants together. Water after the cuttings, only to the incision of the cuttings, and place them in a sunny place. During the rooting period, water as little as possible and do not water until it is dry. Wait for 30 to 40 days for roots to take root.
After the keel column takes root, transplant it. The pot soil requires 1/2 river sand and 1/2 loam soil to be mixed before planting. Pour in 2% potassium permanganate water to disinfect the soil. , watered again, and tall plants can be tied and fixed with sticks. When cultivating, place it in a sunny place, but still need to control the amount of water. It is better to be dry rather than wet.
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