Epiphyllum is not a dragon fruit flower, but the appearance is very similar, the average person is very difficult to identify.However, in fact, they are also related, epiphyllum and pitaya flowers are cactus plants.The leaves of Epiphyllum are flat and very long and wide, and the stems grow very slender without scales.The flowers are more layered than pitaya flowers, the petals of pitaya are relatively single, and the flower type is very large, which is larger than epiphyllum.
1. Leaf cutting: Select leaves that have grown for at least 2 years, and the veins should not be too obvious, the leaves should be larger and the growing points should be closed.Because after the old leaf cuttings, it is very difficult to grow new buds, can promote root growth.Prepare the cutting medium and insert it shallowly or obliquely into the soil.
2. Cuttage: It is best to do it in May. If the indoor environment is warm, it can be cuttage all the year round.Choose strong branches that grow for 2 years, do not choose too tender branches, because such branches are easy to rot after cutting.The length of the cuttings is about 10-15cm, the cuttings are cut from the mother plant and put in the shade to dry for one day, and then the cuttings are inserted into the soil to a depth of about 1/3.After cutting, it should be placed in a cool place, and do not move casually, about 20-30 days can grow new roots.
