How to propagate the fleshy bachelor tree and what to pay attention to

How to propagate fleshy bachelor trees

The main ways to propagate the succulent tree are cuttings and sowing. Its seeds can be used for reproduction. After the tree blooms and bears fruit, seeds will be left behind, which can be used for sowing reproduction. However, cuttings are the fastest way to propagate. The cuttings will take root after about three weeks, and warm conditions are conducive to rooting. After 4 weeks, you can move to a larger pot for transplanting.

The breeding time of fleshy bachelor tree

The succulent bachelor tree is mainly propagated by cuttings. It is best to choose a warm climate from May to June for cutting propagation, as the survival rate is higher.

How to propagate fleshy bachelor trees

Cuttings of succulent tree

The specific operation of reproduction is to use scissors to cut the thick and full top branches of the stick tree, cut 2 sections of stem segments with a length of 8-10cm as cuttings, wait until they are dry, and insert them into the sand bed. The sand bed mainly uses yellow sand or perlite as the medium, or use sandy loam with good drainage. It will take root about 3 weeks after insertion.

Sowing seeds of fleshy bachelor trees

The bachelor tree will bear fruit after flowering. It can be propagated by sowing. Harvest the mature seeds in winter, rinse and dry them, and sow them in March and April of the following spring. Sow the bachelor tree seeds on the soil and cover them with a layer of soil. Then water the soil thoroughly. After doing this, new buds will sprout in as fast as a week. After the new buds slowly grow new leaves, they can be cultivated in separate pots.

Propagation of succulent single leaves

The loblolly tree can also be propagated by single leaf cuttings. After cutting the leaves, wait for them to dry naturally, and then insert the leaves into the sand bed. The loblolly tree leaves can easily take root in a warm environment, and it will take about 1 month to take root. When the roots are 2-3cm long, they can be planted in a 10-15cm flowerpot.

Precautions for propagating fleshy bachelor trees

The sap of the Chinese hollyhock tree is poisonous and will cause redness and swelling if it comes into contact with the skin. If it is accidentally ingested or splashes into human organs, it will have serious consequences. When planting Chinese hollyhock trees indoors, ventilation measures must be taken to avoid being attacked by pests and diseases. Attention must be paid to the amount of watering to avoid too much water in the pot, which will cause root rot.