How to plant Epiphyllum seeds

Soil selection

Different planting soils are suitable for different plants. What kind of planting soil does Epiphyllum like? Let’s take a look together.

1. Strong ventilation capacity

During the seed germination period, planting soil with strong ventilation ability can allow the seeds to better contact with the air, breathe and promote germination.

During the growth period, planting soil with strong ventilation ability can allow the roots of the plants to better contact the air, breathe energy and promote growth.

On the contrary, if the air supply is insufficient, they are likely to switch to anaerobic respiration, produce ethanol, and damage the root system of the plant.

2. High in Nutritional Content

During the growth period of young plants, planting soil with high nutrient content can provide the young plants with more nutrients for growth and development, making them grow faster and better.

During the flowering period, planting soil with high nutrient content can provide the plants with more nutrients for flowering, allowing them to produce more and more beautiful flowers.

3. Rich in humus

Planting soil with a high humus content can bind smaller sand particles in the planting soil to form larger particles, which directly reduces the difficulty of air flow in the planting soil.

In addition, it can provide nutrients to the plant parts and help it grow quickly.

Sowing method

1. Disinfection of planting soil

Before sowing, the planting soil must be disinfected to protect the soil from pathogens that can infect seeds or plants. Generally, the planting soil can be disinfected by frying it in a pot.

2. Seed treatment

It is best to process the seeds before planting them in the soil to reduce the difficulty of germination and increase the germination rate. Generally, you can soak them in water and wait until the seed coat becomes soft, then you can use them for sowing.

3. Sowing method

Put the prepared planting soil into the flowerpot and smooth the soil surface.

Then place it in a container filled with clean water. Do not let the water cover it, just let the water level reach half of its outer wall. Wait until clean water slowly enters the planting soil from the air holes at the bottom of the flowerpot until the soil surface changes color.

Remove the flowerpot from the container, wipe the outer wall dry, and then sprinkle the seeds on the soil surface.

Finally, cover the seeds with a layer of soil and place them in a darker room. They will germinate soon.