Is Epiphyllum a pitaya flower? How to take cuttings?

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1. Is it dragon fruit flower?

2. How to take cuttings

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Epiphyllum is not a pitaya flower, but they look very similar when they are in bloom, making it difficult to tell them apart. Pitaya flowers are also related to epiphyllum, both of which belong to the Cactaceae family. For comparison, the flowers of Epiphyllum are more layered than dragon fruit, and the flowers of Epiphyllum are relatively smaller. Epiphyllum can be propagated by cuttings, and leaves or branches that are more than 2 years old can be used.

1. Is it dragon fruit flower?

1. Is it a pitaya flower?

Epiphyllum is not a pitaya flower, but it looks very similar in appearance, so it is difficult for ordinary people to identify it. However, they are actually related. Epiphyllum and pitaya are both plants of the Cactaceae family. The leaves of Epiphyllum are flat, very long and wide, and the stems grow very slender and have no scales. The flowers bloomed are more layered than pitaya flowers. The petals of pitaya are relatively single and the flowers are large, larger than epiphyllum.

2. How to take cuttings

1 1. Leaf cuttings: Select leaves that have grown for at least 2 years, and the veins should not be too obvious. The leaves should be larger and the growing points should be closed. Because after the old leaves are cut, it is difficult for them to grow new shoots, which can promote root growth. Prepare the cutting substrate and insert it shallowly or diagonally into the soil.

2. Branch cutting: The final cutting is done in May Yes, if the indoor environment is relatively warm, cuttings can be taken all year round. Choose strong branches that have been growing for 2 years. Do not choose branches that are too young, because such branches are easy to rot after cutting. The length of the cutting is about 10-15cm. Cut it from the mother plant and place it in a cool place to dry for a day. Then insert it into the soil to a depth of about 1/3. After cutting, place it in a cool place and do not move it casually. New roots will grow in about 20-30 days.

2. How to take cuttings

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