How to breed Meihuajiao

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Meihuajiao is a plant of the genus Staghorn in the Cactaceae family. It blooms in spring and summer. The flowers of Meihuajiao bloom in pink or rose red. They are cross-pollinated. This variety of Meihuajiao is relatively tolerant to exposure to sunlight. It needs to be dry and well-watered during the growth period. , the adult plant needs as little water as possible, otherwise it will easily grow very long. Let’s take a closer look at the breeding methods of Meihuajiao!

Meihuajiao breeding soil

Meihuajiao culture soil is relatively simple. Perlite is mixed with peat, vermiculite and cinder are added. The proportion is arbitrary and breathable. , the soil surface is paved with pumice, and the beautiful flower horns of the group are relatively tall, and it is easy to grow taller if there is not enough light. Normally, you can see that the soil is very dry before adding water. It is basically watered thoroughly.

Meihuajiao maintenance method during the growth period and dormancy period

Summer is the growth period of Meihuajiao, and the plants also need light shading and ventilation. During the high temperature period from July to September, they are basically maintained with semi-shading and ventilation.

The water supply is also dry from September to December. Throughout the cold winter, when the temperature is below 2 degrees, you can hardly provide water. At this time, the plant enters the dormant period. Less water can also prevent frostbite and root rot caused by low temperature. Meihuajiao is more tolerant when the pot soil is dry. For low temperatures, the sunroom of the kite is minus 4 degrees, and there will be no change in Meihuajiao. This temperature is measured in the sunroom. Kite usually places a basin of water in the sunroom. If the water freezes, it will freeze. It's time to heat up. As long as it's not in the open air, Meihuajiao can withstand such temperatures.

The water supply during the growth period of Meihuajiao is basically dry before watering. Generally, kites should not be soaked in water, otherwise it may cause the plants to rot. This breed has no hair, so it is not easy to rot. However, if moisture gets on the ball, there will be marks on the edges of the spines. Water supply in spring must be gradual and pay attention to weather changes. Meihuajiao is relatively easy to take care of.

The propagation method of Meihuajiao

Meihuajiao is mainly propagated by sowing seeds, and grafting is also used. However, the growth from sowing seeds is very slow, so be patient. The picture below shows the beautiful flower horns raised by kites. They are already growing in groups. During the flowering period, they see more sun, which is beneficial to flowering. Just be careful not to get sunburned in summer.

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