How to divide the peacock plant

1. Division time

The timing is mainly related to temperature. The success rate is higher if the plant is divided when the temperature is suitable. The required temperature is around 20 degrees. It can be done in March or April in spring or early summer.

2. Preparation

1. Mother plant: Choose a strong, old plant that is lush and vigorous so that it can be divided into several parts.

2. Matrix: Its specific requirements include nutrition, air permeability, drainage, etc.

3. Other tools: There are also containers, plastic basins or ceramic basins will do. There are also some tools, such as a knife for pruning and so on.

3. Carry out division

Take the selected mother plant out of the pot, clean the soil around its roots, and trim the roots appropriately, mainly removing the rotten roots. After that, divide the mother plant into several parts along the underground rhizome, each with two to three buds. After dividing, plant them in separate pots.

4. Maintenance after potting

After potting, be sure to place it in a cool place and avoid being exposed to too strong light. After about a week, slowly move it to a lighted place. Make sure the substrate is slightly moist, but not too moist.