Cutting methods and precautions for Guanyin Lotus Cutting propagation diagram

The Alocasia odora is a succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family, native to Europe. It is also called the Alocasia odora. Its leaves are very rosette-shaped. Under appropriate temperature difference and sufficient sunlight, the leaf tips and edges will turn into brown or purple. There are many ways to propagate the Alocasia odora, and leaf cuttings are the most commonly used method.

1. Cutting time

The best time for cuttings of the Alocasia odora is in summer every year. At this time, the temperature is high and the humidity in the air is high. The branches can take root quickly after cuttings, and it should be done in a sunny afternoon to prevent the stems and leaves of the Alocasia odora from being wilted by the sun.

2. Cutting steps

The Alocasia odora likes loose and fertile soil. When taking cuttings, you can mix it with leaf mold, silt and sand, and decomposed organic fertilizer to improve the fertility and air permeability of the soil, allowing the Alocasia odora to grow healthily.

Cut the stem nodes or leaves with relatively good growth and development from the healthy Alocasia odora, and place the wound in a cool place to dry, otherwise it will easily rot. Dig a small hole in the soil in advance, then insert it into the soil, and finally press the roots of the Alocasia odora tightly with soil.

3. Maintenance

After the Alocasia odora is cut, water it with enough water and place it in a cool and ventilated place. Block it when the light is strong. When caring for the Alocasia odora in the later stage, provide it with sufficient water, water it every 3-4 days, and apply compound fertilizer frequently to provide the Alocasia odora with elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, so that it can grow vigorously.