Methods and steps of division propagation

Division is a kind of asexual reproduction, which means to separate individuals that already have roots, stems, leaves, and buds from the mother plant cluster. The method is very simple. This method of propagation has a high survival rate of new plants. , suitable for clumping plants whose buds continuously grow from the bottom, including herbaceous flowers, foliage plants, orchids, bulbous flowers, etc.

1. What issues need to be paid attention to when dividing plants?

1. Do not water before dividing the plants to facilitate work.

2. Determine before dividing the plant

(1) First make sure that the new plant has grown roots, which can be judged by whether the plant has grown new buds.

(2) Before dividing the plants, the pot soil should be kept dry to facilitate operation.

(3) Avoid dividing the plants during the flowering period to avoid affecting flowering. This should be done after flowering.

(4) It is not advisable to divide the plants at temperatures that are too cold or too hot to avoid cold damage or water evaporation, leading to dehydration and death.

3. New soil should be used for ramets to avoid bacterial infection.

Disinfection methods include soaking in potassium permanganate for 5 to 10 minutes, soaking in 100-degree boiling water, sunlight exposure or high-temperature disinfection.

2. Specific introduction to division propagation

1. It is best to use new soil to reduce the chance of bacterial infection. Organic fertilizer can be added as base fertilizer. Organic fertilizer should not come into contact with plant roots. , do not use inorganic fertilizer as base fertilizer.

2. When you need to use scissors or blades to divide the plants, you can slightly over-sterilize them.

3. It is best to divide the plants into clumps with 2 to 3 branches and keep the root system intact to facilitate subsequent strong growth.

4. Bulb flower ramets must have root groups, and the bulbs must have some leaves.

5. Old roots, stems and leaves should be partially pruned to avoid excessive nutrient consumption.

6. To be cautious, it is best to sterilize and disinfect the wound.

7. Avoid direct sunlight after dividing the plants.

3. Maintenance and management after division

1. After the new plant is transplanted, it should be placed in a cool place for a few days to avoid direct sunlight. After it regains its vitality, it can be moved to a new plant. A well-lit area.

2. Pay special attention to the water supply after dividing the plants.

4. Why propagate by division?

Dict propagation has a high survival rate and a fast growth rate, but it cannot breed a large number of seedlings, so it is very suitable for general home gardening applications. Division propagation is more suitable for cluster-type herbaceous plants, orchids, bamboos, etc.

1. If you want to quickly grow one pot into multiple pots, you can divide the plants when changing pots.

2. Repot and divide the plants at the same time

Repotting can promote the renewal of plants. If you divide the plants at the same time, you can quickly make the potted plants into multiple pots, such as mint and white. All grain grasses can be divided together when changing pots. Take the plants out of the pots and separate the plants. They can be divided into 2 plants or 3 to 4 plants.

3. Pruning

It is necessary to cut off the aging and decayed roots, and then replant them in other flower pots. The pot soil can be pre-added with long-term fertilizers, and watered thoroughly after planting. water, and place it in a cool place for about 1 week, then move it to a bright place, and it will continue to grow and thrive.

4. It is recommended to divide the plants in the evening.

5. Things you need to pay attention to when dividing plants

Spring and autumn are the most suitable seasons for dividing plants, but you must pay attention to several principles:

1. Flowering period Do not divide the plants to avoid affecting flowering

2. Reduce watering before dividing the plants to facilitate the division

3. Do it in the evening to slow down the water loss of the stems and leaves. Nutrient consumption

4. The sub-plants after division must be planted immediately to ensure survival rate

5. Avoid too small divisions, as it will take too long to resume growth

6. Water the plant thoroughly immediately after planting and place it in a cool place for about 1 week, waiting for growth to resume.