How to grow Pitaya - The Plant Aide

Cutting planting: cut strong branches and dry the wounds. When cutting, the insertion depth accounts for one third of the cuttings, not too deep. After that, the cuttings should be watered in time and maintained in a 20 degree environment. Seed planting: separate the seeds and pulp and dry them in the air. Sprinkle them on the surface of the soil directly. Cover them with fresh-keeping film. They will germinate and survive in about a week.

I. cutting planting

1. Cutting

Cut the branches with good growth and no diseases and insect pests, and place them in the shade to dry the wound. The wound will be completely healed in about a week.

2. Prepare basin soil

Prepare a pot with a free bottom and install the cutting medium. Can use river sandy soil, or peat soil, as long as it is not peat soil can, its exposure sterilization.

3. Cutting maintenance

When cutting, do not insert too deep, about one third of the cuttings can be, and then timely water, placed in the environment of about 20 degrees can be cured.

2. Seed planting

If there is no fire dragon seedling, it can also be planted with seeds. Separate the seeds from the pulp completely and dry them. After drying, sprinkle the seeds on the surface of the soil, spray more water, cover with plastic wrap, open the film and water once a day, about a week, the seeds can germinate and survive, etc. grow up a little bit and transplant.

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