The jade tree is a succulent plant of the Sedum family, with its hypertrophied fleshy leaves pinnate interaction, the stems and leaves are green and smooth, the posture is swaying, and it is evergreen in all seasons. But some people who plant jade trees will find that the leaves fall off and the new leaves are small, which is caused by a lack of light or insufficient soil nutrients. This article will explain how to grow and propagate jade trees, so that you can also grow a strong and beautiful jade tree.
1. Cultivation technology
1. Soil selection: Yushu is not strict about soil, but the fertile, humus-rich sandy soil is more conducive to root development. Potted plants can use a mixture of peat soil and perlite as a substrate.
2. Light: The jade tree likes light, so it should be placed in a place with sufficient light, and keeping enough light can make the plant strong and luxuriant. However, in the hot summer, it is necessary to properly shade to prevent exposure to the scorching sun.
3. Watering: The jade tree should be watered to see dry and wet, and the potting soil is too wet and easy to rot the roots. Summer is the growing season of jade trees, so the potting soil should be kept moist and the plants should be sprayed with water frequently, and the watering should be controlled when the temperature is low in winter to avoid rotting the rhizomes.
4. Fertilization: Apply low-nitrogen and high-phosphorus compound fertilizer every half a month during the growing period. Be careful not to sprinkle the fertilizer solution on the center of the leaf when fertilizing to avoid rotting.
5. Temperature: The suitable temperature for the growth of jade trees is 20-30 °C, and it is required not less than 5 °C in winter. Too low a temperature will cause frostbite and leaf shedding, affecting the growth of the next year.
II. Breeding method
1. Propagation by cuttings: During the growing season, robust and pest-free shoots are pruned, leaves are plucked and inserted into a mixture of peat and perlite. Keep it slightly dry and take root in about 2~3 weeks.
2. Propagation by cuttings: Spread the whole leaf flat on clean sand and moisten it with a small amount of water. It can take root in about 2~3 weeks when placed in an environment with sufficient sunlight. After rooting, it can be gradually moved to a normal cultivation environment.
3. Sowing and propagating: Seeds can be collected in May ~ June, sowing seeds on clean sand, maintaining the humidity of the sand bed, setting up sunscreen nets and strengthening air circulation. After sowing seedlings for 2~3 years, they can be transplanted to fertile soil for cultivation.
Attention should be paid to pest control during planting and propagation. If there are diseases such as root rot and gray mold, it can be controlled with agents such as methyl tobuzin and carbendazim, and if there are scale insects, aphids and other insect pests, imidacoxam, thiamethoxam, imidacoxam, acetamiprid and other agents can be used for control. At the same time, maintain the right temperature and humidity, avoid exposure to the sun and dryness, so that the jade tree can grow healthy and strong.
Through the above cultivation techniques and propagation methods, I believe you can also raise a strong and beautiful jade tree. Whether it's indoors or outdoors, it can add a piece of greenery and vitality to your living environment.