The complete guide to cactus propagation methods, mastering these is all you need
Cactus is a succulent plant and one of the most common plants in our daily lives. Cactus is different from other plants: it releases oxygen at night and can also absorb oxygen, making it very suitable for growing at home. So do you know how cactus is propagated? Below, the editor will introduce some of its propagation methods for you.
1. Seed propagation
Most plants are propagated by sowing seeds, and cactus can also be propagated by sowing. Scatter cactus seeds in moist soil, place them in a shady spot, and keep the temperature at around 20 degrees; they will soon sprout and emerge. In winter, make sure the temperature does not drop below 10 degrees, otherwise it will affect seed germination. When the seedlings grow to a certain size, they can be transplanted and planted out, and seed propagation is then complete.
2. Cutting propagation
Cutting propagation is a relatively simple transplanting and propagation method for cactus. Cactus has strong asexual reproductive ability, and when growers cultivate potted plants in large quantities, they use the cutting propagation method. Select a relatively lush cactus, cut off its robust stem segments, and place them in a shady area for about a week. Once the wounds are dry and healed, they can be used for cuttings. The cutting depth is about 3-5cm. Do not water immediately after cutting; water after a few days, and do not water too much, to avoid the cuttings rotting. Generally, they root in 15-20 days.
3. Division propagation
Division propagation is also a type of asexual reproduction. When cactus grows, it easily produces offsets or offsets (pups), and these offsets or pups consume a large amount of nutrients, which is unfavorable for cactus growth. Therefore, they can be cut off and planted separately, and the survival rate is extremely high. The specific operation method is the same as cutting propagation. Many growers also cut off the cactus's growth nodes, and after cultivating for a period of time, many pups will grow near the growth nodes. When they grow to a certain size, they can be transplanted.
4. Grafting propagation
Grafting propagation is a relatively distinctive propagation method. It is generally used to cultivate excellent varieties. Cut a small opening near the growth node, insert the prepared slice into the small opening, make them fit tightly together, and then secure them. After a period of time, they will grow together, and the grafting is then complete.
The above is the complete guide to cactus propagation methods. We hope it can help you. To learn more about plant propagation methods, please stay tuned to us.