How to breed Ping Pong Ladybug and what to pay attention to

Ping Pong Lady Reproduction Method

The main ways to propagate Ping Pong Ladybug are leaf cuttings, cuttings, sowing and division. Its seeds can be propagated. The natural way for Ping Pong Ladybug to reproduce is seed propagation. Cuttings are the fastest and no hydroponics is required.

Ping Pong Ladybird Breeding Time

Although it is easy to propagate Ping Pong Amygdalus by cuttings, if you want to have a high survival rate, you have to choose the right time. It is best to do it in spring and autumn, when the temperature and humidity are suitable for rooting and the survival rate is high.

How to breed Ping Pong Ladybug

Propagation of Ping Pong Ladybug by division

The stem of Ping Pong Amygdalus is relatively thick. After a growth cycle, side buds will sprout from the main trunk. When repotting in spring, take out the plant, separate the side branches with roots, and then plant them separately. However, Ping Pong Amygdalus is not easy to grow in groups. There are no branches that can be divided from the roots, and if you are not careful, the main root will be damaged, so it is best not to use this method.

Propagation of Ping Pong Lady by Cuttings

Although it is easy to propagate the ping pong ladybug by cuttings, it is best to do it in spring and autumn. Choose branches with short internodes and thick leaves on the plant, cut off the top 5-7 cm as cuttings, place them in a ventilated place to dry, and then insert them into the cutting bed. Generally, they will take root 20-25 days after planting and can be transplanted to the pot in 30 days.

Seed propagation of Ping Pong Ladybug

After the flowers of the Ping Pong Lady's Blossom fade, you can collect the seeds and soak them in warm water to prepare for germination. Then choose a soil made of humus and river sand, water it thoroughly, place the seeds about 1 cm away, provide a maintenance environment of 20 degrees, and wait for about half a month for the seeds to germinate.

Leaf cutting propagation of Ping Pong Lady

Take the complete and full leaves of the Ping Pong Lady, dry the wounds and spread them flat on the soil. Put them in a cool and ventilated place after the leaves are inserted. Don't worry about it. It will slowly grow new leaves. After the roots grow, you can water it. However, I believe that many flower lovers have used this method of propagating the Ping Pong Lady, and the failure rate is extremely high, so everyone needs to be cautious.

Things to note when breeding Ping Pong Ladybug

The suitable growth temperature of Ping Pong Lady is between 15-25 degrees. It is best to keep it in a cool place in summer. The temperature in winter cannot be lower than 5 degrees. Water it appropriately at ordinary times, and no water accumulation should occur. If the climate is dry, spray water around the plant to keep it moist. Add fertilizer once a month during the growing period. Pay attention to ventilation when maintaining it in summer.