What kind of plant is sago Cycas and how to plant its seeds?

After the rotten roots of money trees, it is necessary to take the plants out of the pots, wash the old soil off the roots with clean water, check and trim the rotten parts, and apply plant ash to the wounds for disinfection. Then use plain sand as a substrate, re-plant the plant on the pot, do not water immediately after the pot, put it in the shade and let it take the pot slowly. In addition, if the root rot is not serious, you can not change the soil.

1. what is the plant

The scientific name of the sago Cycas is Cycas, a gymnosperm belonging to the family Cycadaceae and the genus Cycas. It is also known by such names as phoenix-tailed banana, phoenix-tailed pine, and phoenix tail iron.Tieshu has a wide distribution area, besides China, it also distributes in Japan, Indonesia, Philippines and other countries.The height of sago Cycas is about one to two meters, a few can reach about 8 meters, the stem part is cylindrical, the leaves grow from the top part of the stem, the texture is very hard, leathery, like feathery spread.Sago Cycas can also bloom, but it is rare.

How to plant seeds

1. Seed collection: The seeds of sago Cycas can be mature around October. After they are mature, they can be collected and planted as they are collected. The survival rate in the current year is very high.

2. Seed treatment: Prepare warm water at about 50 , soak the seeds in warm water for about 24 hours, then soak them in dilute sulfuric acid for about 10-15 minutes, then take them out and wash them with clean water, and put them aside to dry for sowing.

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3. Prepare the soil: Prepare a suitable flowerpot, the material is breathable, and the bottom should have drainage holes.The flowerpot is filled with loose and breathable nutrient soil, and then the seeds are sown in, covered with about 2 centimeters of thin soil.