How to propagate Yalezhiwu succulents, can the plants be divided?

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1. Reproduction method

2. Whether it can be divided

The propagation of Yalezhiwu mostly uses cutting and grafting methods, and does not use the division method. The cutting method should be carried out during the growing season. Prepare the soil to be used, cut a branch of similar length, remove the bottom leaves and dry the cut, and finally insert it into the soil and fix it. The grafting method is also carried out in the spring and autumn growing seasons. The rootstock can be purslane tree, the scion should be strong enough, and the split grafting method is used for propagation.

1. Propagation method

1. Cutting method: It is best to do it during the growing season, spring and autumn are more suitable, and the survival rate is relatively high. Prepare clean, breathable soil and disinfect it before use. Cut a branch about 10cm from the mother plant and remove the leaves at the bottom, leaving only 2-3 leaves. It is best to disinfect the incision, put it in a cool place to dry after disinfection, and finally insert it carefully into the soil, fix it and then water it thoroughly.

2. Grafting method: comparison The suitable time is also spring and autumn, as the wound will heal faster after grafting. As the rootstock, you can choose a strong purslane tree. Cut it in the middle without cutting it too deep. It can be combined with the scion. After selecting the cuttings, cut off the bottom leaves and make diagonal cuts on both sides of the bottom. After cutting, insert it into the cut of the rootstock and fix it.

2. Can the plants be divided?

Under normal circumstances, the division method is not used when propagating Yalezhiwu. The most commonly used methods are the above two methods, cutting method and grafting method. You can also use seeding methods for propagation. These propagation methods have higher survival rates.

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