How to transplant the baby of Guanyin Lotus

Reproduction of Guanyin Lotus cubs

1. Leaf cutting method: You can pick mature leaves from a well-growing Alocasia odora, place them in a cool place to dry the wounds, and then insert the leaves obliquely into loose, fertile soil. There is no need to cover them with soil. Just water them a little to keep the soil slightly moist. New roots will grow after 10 days. Bury them in the soil and keep them in the sun.

2. Division method: The Alocasia odora can be propagated by division. In spring and autumn, it will grow many divisions. You can take these divisions, disinfect them, place them in a cool, well-ventilated place to dry, and then plant them in the soil. Keep the soil moist and place them in the sun for normal cultivation after a week.

Method of transplanting young Alocasia odora

1. Transplantation time

The Alocasia odora is generally propagated by division and leaf cuttings, and the best time is spring and autumn each year. This is the vigorous growth season for the plant, and transplantation is beneficial to the growth of the Alocasia odora. The temperature is high in summer and the air is dry, so the plant grows slowly, which is not conducive to rooting. The temperature is low in winter and the plant is easily frostbitten.

2. Soil requirements

When transplanting a young Alocasia odora, you need to prepare a suitable container. It is best to use a clay pot with good drainage, which is conducive to the root growth of the young Alocasia odora. The soil can be mixed with humus, river sand, and bone meal. Such a mixed soil can be used as potting soil for transplanting Alocasia odora, which can promote the growth of Alocasia odora better.

3. Transplantation steps

The Alocasia odora is a succulent plant with high ornamental value. First, you need to prepare the container and potting soil, then use a shovel to dig out the Alocasia odora cubs, being careful not to damage the roots, and then plant them in the prepared soil.

4. Management work

After transplanting the young Alocasia odora, you can water it a little, usually once every 3-5 days, to keep the soil slightly moist. Do not water it on rainy days to avoid water accumulation and root rot. Apply well-rotted thin liquid fertilizer, or low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer every 20 to 25 days, and place it in the sun and care for it carefully, so as to encourage the Alocasia odora to fill the pot.

Precautions for transplanting young Guanyin lotus

After transplanting the young Alocasia odora, do not water it too often or too much each time. Just keep the soil slightly moist. After it takes root, apply thin liquid fertilizer every 20-25 days. Be careful to apply thin fertilizers frequently and do not apply concentrated fertilizers. Then place the young Alocasia odora in the sun and take good care of it. This will be more conducive to its growth.