Two easy-to-grow bonsai plants: stick two leaves in soil and they grow into new bonsai

Speaking of plants whose leaves and branches can grow once stuck in soil, many beginners still find it hard to believe, but don't they know that some plants propagate by cuttings?

Because this plant has upright branches and broad, dense leaves, it appears in many hotel lobbies and restaurant private rooms, serving a decorative and ornamental purpose, and we can also keep a pot at home to elevate the home's class, which is quite nice. The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is easiest to grow from cuttings, and when choosing the branches for rubber plant cuttings there is technique involved: tender branches that have just grown for a short time will not do, and at minimum you need woody branches that are 1 year old or more, which are relatively soft, and these branches usually carry quite a lot of leaves, so we need to trim the leaves.

Otherwise, after planting the cutting, too many leaves will waste nutrients and the roots will develop slowly, so we only need to leave 3-4 leaves; do not plant the branch immediately, we usually leave it in a cool place to air for a while. Our pot and soil must be breathable and well-draining; the pot should be glazed ceramic or purple clay (zisha), and putting some coarse sand at the bottom of the pot can enhance drainage.

Finally we insert the prepared rubber plant into the soil and it is done. The following week is the key period for the rubber plant to sprout; at this time we should water appropriately, avoid sunlight, and wait until it sprouts before exposing it to the sun, so the leaves will not dehydrate. Besides the rubber plant, there are actually some other plants and flowers that can be grown from cuttings.

Sunflower (Portulaca grandiflora)

The cuttings of sunflower (Portulaca grandiflora) are among the simpler ones of the flowers we introduce today; first fill the pot with soil, and we must pay attention to the pH of the potting soil: alkaline soil cannot be used, it must be slightly acidic, and you can pour some ferrous sulfate solution into the soil, or vinegar, both of which can effectively adjust it; these things must be used in controlled amounts, not too much. When we take cuttings of sunflower, just keep one third of the branch outside.

Cut the end that is buried in the soil at a slant, so the area contacting the nutrients in the soil will be larger; the first watering should soak through, and at this time do not expose it to the sun too early, as the roots have not grown well yet; let it fully absorb water, otherwise after the roots are exposed to the sun they easily lack water and are hard to keep alive. Only on the second day can the sunflower be placed in a spot with plenty of sunlight, and remember to water it more.

There are still too many plants that can be grown from cuttings, which not only saves money but also lets you buy fertilizer with the savings, isn't that delightful? Of course, growing plants from cuttings requires certain cultivation skills, and beginners had best do cutting propagation with the help of experienced flower friends; also, different plants and flowers have different stems and roots for cuttings, and this must be distinguished clearly, otherwise unsuccessful cuttings will be very embarrassing.