The cutting method and precautions of the smoking ghost. When should the smoking ghost be cut?

The smoking ghost is actually the bean green. When cutting this plant, it is best to do it in April or May in spring. Choose healthy, disease-free branches as cuttings, cut them and put them in a cool place to dry, and then use river sand, vermiculite, and peat soil as the substrate.

When will the smoker be inserted?

The plant of Smoking Ghost is often propagated by cuttings. The best time is around April and May each year . The climate is suitable at this time and the survival rate of cuttings can be greatly improved.

How to take cuttings of Smoking Ghost

1. Cutting selection

When propagating Chinese evergreen, leaves are usually used as cuttings . You can choose round, large and thick leaves for cuttings . Leaf cuttings are relatively flexible and the survival rate of cuttings is relatively high.

2. Cutting method

There are two methods of cuttings: sand cuttings and hydroponic cuttings. When cuttings are made from sand, clean the sand and expose it to the sun for 2 days to sterilize it. Then put it in a small flower pot and spray water to wet the sand. When cuttings are made from hydroponics, use a transparent vase filled with two-thirds of pure water. If it is tap water, let it stand for 1 day in advance.

3. Cuttings and potting

If you are cutting in sand, you can insert the leaves into the sand, or you can use chopsticks to make a small hole and put the leaves into the hole. Water again after cutting to ensure the humidity of the sand. When hydroponically cutting, take a small piece of foam, make a small hole, put it on the water surface, and then put the leaf stalk of the bean green through the foam and immerse it in the water.

Maintenance of smoking ghost after cutting

The maintenance and management of the smoking ghost after cuttings is also very important. After the plant is just cut, it is best to move it to a cool, diffused light place for maintenance , and then spray water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, so that it will take root in about 15-20 days.