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Monstera cutting off the head

Marie Schrader
2020-04-24 08:39:44
The time of cutting head is chosen in spring every year. First of all, a sharp knife should be prepared to cut off the branches with too high top, which is conducive to the uniform distribution of nutrients, and can also make the leaves grow more exuberant and the plant shape more beautiful. Do not waste the cut branches. They can be cut to form new plants.

I. method of beheading

In the period of vigorous growth, long branches and leaves may be found by observing the morphology of the whole plant, which may occur in normal growth. The time is chosen in the spring of each year. First of all, a sharp knife should be prepared. Pay attention not to use scissors. Otherwise, there will be traces of extrusion at the wound, which will lead to the situation that it is difficult to heal. Cutting off the branches with too high top is conducive to the uniform distribution of nutrients, promoting the supply of nutrients to other branches, and also making the leaves grow more exuberant and the plant shape more beautiful. Do not waste the cut branches. They can be cut to form new plants.

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II. Cutting

1. Treatment of branches: keep two sections on the cut branches with leaves, and put them aside to dry slightly.

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2. Preparation of matrix: in the preparation of matrix, it needs to have both nutrition and permeability, so as not to cause water accumulation, but also to have sufficient nutrients for growth.

3. Cutting: insert the branch into the substrate, pour water into it to promote rooting, put it in a warm place, ensure a certain humidity, and pay attention to shade, not exposed to the strong sunlight, the temperature range is about 20 ℃, about half a month to a month can produce roots.

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