Xiaohua has been very obsessed with growing fruit potted plants from fruit seeds recently. Regardless of whether it can actually grow fruit, you can learn more about the plant through this cultivation process. Previously, Xiaohua introduced to you how to cultivate fruit potted plants through orange seeds, longan seeds, and dragon fruit seeds. I believe everyone has tried it. Today we bring another fruit, which is pineapple.
Many friends will think that pineapples do not have seeds. How to replant them? In fact, the most critical part of a pineapple's growth is its head, which is the place we often cut off with a knife when eating pineapples. Now let’s try to plant it along with Xiao Hua.
The pineapples we just bought from the fruit store usually have leaves on the top. First, use a sharp utility knife to cut off the top leaves. When cutting, it should be intact and its cross section should not be damaged, because the next step is mainly to rely on these leaves to reproduce. After cutting the leaves, peel off the outermost leaves with your hands. These leaves are older and lack nutrients to avoid wasting a lot of nutrients when planting in the future. Be careful when peeling by hand. The edges of pineapple leaves are jagged and can easily scratch your hands.
When the pineapple leaves are freshly cut, a lot of juice will leak out easily. In this case, it is not suitable to plant directly. It should be placed in a dry place to dry for a few days. When its wound is completely healed, it is the best time for planting. You can plant it when the cut surface becomes very dry by touching it with your hands.
The planting process is divided into two steps, the first is the hydroponic step. First put the dried pineapple leaves into a flower pot and use hydroponics to promote root growth at its roots. Pay attention to temperature and nutrition when growing hydroponically. If the temperature is higher, its root growth ability will be stronger. At the same time, nutrient solution and a few drops of rooting water should be added to the water to promote its roots to grow faster.
Due to the high indoor temperature, the hydroponic water must be changed once a week to prevent impurities in the water from producing fine particles. After half a month, many slender roots will grow on the roots of the cutting surface. These roots play a vital role in future growth. When the roots grow out, it means that the head of the pineapple has its own reproductive and growth capabilities.
Next, enter the second step, through soil cultivation. Prepare fertile soil. The soil must be sparse and breathable. Then place the hydroponic pineapple in the soil. The roots it has grown must be completely put into the soil. Then slowly cover it with finely crushed soil until the pineapple grows. The leaves will not collapse. The growth temperature of pineapple must be between 15 and 30 degrees. The temperature change should not be too large, otherwise it will hinder its growth. The temperature is most suitable in March.
Pay attention to nutritional supplements during planting. Pineapple likes fertile soil with sufficient nutrients, so that its leaves will be more vigorous. After about two months, a spherical object will be produced at its roots. This is the prototype of a pineapple. It will grow bigger and bigger in the future. If it is well planted, you can still taste delicious pineapples.