Xuanmeiyu, a small potted ornamental plant, is native to Brazil and has a round or oval appearance. Xuanmeiyu is different from other plants in that the sphere can bloom when it is very small, and form a unique landscape of small balls and large flowers. I believe that many flower friends' families can not do without a pot of xuanmei jade! So how to breed xuanmei jade? The following small series with you on the xuanmei jade breeding methods.
Potted dazzling jade
Xuanmeiyu breeding methods (basic knowledge): the best breeding time: generally in spring and summer.
The best growing soil: suitable for fertile, loose and well drained sandy soil.
Requirements of growth humidity: proper shading is appropriate in summer with high temperature and high temperature, and high air humidity is required during growth period.
The best growth temperature: 18 ° C-24 ° C, not cold resistant, winter temperature not less than 5 ° C, short-term tolerance to 0 ° C low temperature.
The best growth light: xuanmei jade is a sunny growing environment. Notes for breeding xuanmeiyu: fertilizer application: attention should be paid to proper fertilization during cultivation. Thin liquid fertilizer should be applied once a month in the growing season, and 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate liquid fertilizer should be applied 1? 2 times during the budding period to make the flowers more colorful. The vigorous growth period is from April to May every year. At this time, light liquid fertilizer should be applied more than twice.
Key points of watering: in the cold winter, when the temperature is below 2 degrees, there is almost no water supply. At this time, the plant enters the dormancy period. Less water can also prevent frostbite and rotten roots caused by low temperature. In the ordinary maintenance, if the basin soil is dry, it can be sprayed with water.
Pruning tips: xuanmeiyu is growing fast. Remember to trim it regularly. When transplanting, prune the long main root or injured root. When changing pots, the old roots, rotten roots and over dense roots should be properly thinned and trimmed.
Pot soil replacement: xuanmeiyu is easy to cultivate and grows strong and fast. The root system is well developed and potted plants are changed in spring every year. The pot should not be too large, and should be turned over every year to prevent the aging of the lower part of the ball.
Dazzling jade in growth
Breeding points: xuanmeiyu is usually planted, cutted and grafted.
1. Sowing
Because xuanmeiyu has many flowers and easy to bear fruit, the collected seeds can be sown in the same year, with high seedling emergence rate and slow seedling growth. If the seedlings are grafted early to accelerate growth, the growth is fast and flowers can be seen earlier.
From April to may, the optimum temperature for germination is 20 ° C-24 ° C. the seedlings germinate 1-2 weeks after sowing. The seedlings grow faster and the diameter of the next year can reach more than 1cm.
2. Cutting
First of all, we should choose soil for cutting. My formula is three parts of hematite soil, coarse sand and slag, plus some activated carbon or rice husk ash. The flowerpot should be 4-5cm shallow basin. It is convenient to observe the dryness and humidity of the pot soil. Lay the prepared soil from coarse to fine to the surface, moisten the soil slightly with a sprinkling pot, and then stack the litter neatly on the surface.
3. Grafting
Xuanmeiyu is not easy to breed young balls. It is usually used to cut the top of grafted seedling balls to promote the birth of young balls, and then take off the balls for grafting.
It can be carried out from May to June. Tianchi and cactus can be used as rootstock, and two-year-old seedlings or cotyledon are used for scion. About 15 days after grafting, it can heal and survive, and grow rapidly after survival.
Pest control: xuanmeiyu rare diseases and insect pests. Sometimes root rot, anthracnose, red spider and other hazards can be symptomatic control. Hydroponics and soil culture of xuanmeiyu: Hydroponics: xuanmeiyu is one of the cactus flowers suitable for hydroponics. Besides growing well, it can also bloom as usual in hydroponics. In hydroponics, the grafted balls were cut off from the rootstock, dried and watered. When the temperature was 20-25 ℃, it could take root after 3 weeks.
Soil culture:
1. In order to keep the plant clean and beautiful, it is best to plant in greenhouse, glass cabinet or cover the plant with transparent plastic film bag. It is suitable for sandy loam with good water permeability and rich in humus. In winter, the basin soil should be kept slightly dry and can withstand low temperature of 3 ° C.
2. Xuanmeiyu is not easy to breed young balls. It is usually used to cut the top of grafted seedling balls to promote the birth of young balls, and then take off the balls for grafting.
3. In daily management, even if the basin soil is dry, do not spray water directly on the ball when watering. Due to good water permeability of soil and shallow basin, it is not suitable for ponding.
Huanghuaxuanmeiyu cultivation experience: 1. Xuanmeiyu is a kind of small round, round, beautiful flower hydroponics. Put it on the desk, a unique embellishment effect can make the whole room environment become vivid.
2. There are many yellow flowers in southern China. Xuanmeiyu is one of the few species with red flowers, and it has many and large flowers. It can be used for family potting. Moreover, xuanmei Jade also has the function of purifying air, removing formaldehyde and preventing radiation.