Methods of reproduction of alokaziya
If there is one adult plant in the house, then there is already material for reproduction. Alokaziya is propagated in various ways:
- by radical children;
- root separation during transplantation;
- stem cutting;
- breeding rooting sheet;
- seed method.
All types of reproduction are based on achieving favorable conditions for creating a healthy root system with any method of reproduction. The green parts of the plant are rooted in the substrate, water in this case does not serve as an intermediate link. However, there are special requirements for the substrate.
General rules for transplantation of alokaziya
In order for the processes to occur faster, the task of the grower is to organize a constant heating of the soil, where the process of creating the first roots takes place. In this case, the litter itself should contain peat, perlite, sphagnum moss and sand. That is, the rooting place must be damp, warm and breathable. However, systematic airing is necessary.
Another common action for all types of reproduction except seed. All sections should be dried and sprinkled with a disinfectant compound. These can be:
- fine-grained charcoal or crushed black activated carbon tablet;
- cinnamon powder;
- wood ash.
Also use the treatment of root formation stimulants.
For reproduction of alocasia, springtime is usually chosen, when intensive biological activity begins in nature. But rooting can be carried out at any time of the year, except for winter. In winter, a high percentage of lunge.
All work related to touching the succulent parts of the plant, wear rubber gloves. Remove children and animals from the room while working.
Requirement to the composition of the soil for plants, which have already given the first roots and planted for a long time. For alokazii earth is chosen loose and low acidity. This composition can be purchased at a specialty store or cook yourself. Flower growers use different soils based on peat and leaf soil.
The main thing is that the ground should be moisture-consuming, lightweight, breathable. Slightly acidic environment provides the dissolution of the right amount of mineral salts from the soil. Therefore, it is important to comply with all requirements. An example of such a soil can be:
- humus or biohumus - 2 parts;
- leaf ground - 2 parts;
- turf ground - 2 parts;
- peat and sand - 1 part;
- sphagnum sliced moss - 2 parts;
- crushed coal, vermiculite, brick chips in total - 1 part.
Purchase soil must be supplemented with the latest components. Of great importance is the disinfection of the composition by any means. Often used steaming land for alokazii. For planting plants in a permanent place the pot should be high, the ideal shape is a bucket. It is stable and high at the same time. For drainage, claydite is traditionally chosen, but you can use pebbles or bat ceramic dishes.
Reproduction alokazii tubers
When transplanting an adult plant in the roots, you can see tumors. These are nodules - children who can give a new plant in a month or two. Therefore, they need to be carefully separated from the roots and put in a special substrate for germination.
An ordinary glass for a disposable dish with a drainage hole can become the first pot for a seedling that gave roots. The rooted tubercle will throw out its first leaf and unfold it in about 2 months from the time of planting.
Alokaziya kalidora is propagated only by tubers, the leaves of this beautiful plant on a long, thickened, towering above the pot root, does not multiply.
Reproduction by leaves of alokaziya
For reproduction, take the lower leaf plate together with the handle. Within a few hours, the sheet is kept, giving him the opportunity to reduce tugor. After that, the petiole is pruned, treated with a root formation stimulator and fixed in a special substrate for rooting.
Constantly maintained a humid warm microclimate, airing, and after a month there will be young roots. After that, the leaf is planted in prepared dishes with nutritious soil, but continue to care for it in greenhouse conditions until the next leaf appears from the ground, which means that the plant has taken root and grows. During reproduction by a leaf of alokazii, it is necessary to treat it as a baby, avoiding cooling, drafts, drying out or excessive moisture. 
A purchased plant must be transplanted as soon as quarantine passes. Alokazii, grown by the Dutch technology, feed on hormones, which will quickly end and the bush will begin to starve. To prevent this from happening, the plant needs to change the soil, at the same time deposit the resulting additional rosettes and nodules. This material is for reproduction. Even a flower that has dropped the leaves can be reanimated by transplanting the rhizome into a new substrate.
Seed propagation of alokaziya
At home, alokaziya does not often bloom, and the seeds are very rare. They are formed on the cob in the form of red or yellow berries. Seed germination is maintained until they are in a wet shell. Therefore, to propagate alokaziya seeds need fresh when they are still wet. For seeds, light and acidic soil is prepared on the basis of peat, humus and sand. Close up the seeds superficially, but take measures to ensure that the layer was wet, covering the container with glass or film. Sprouts are sprayed, dive twice and later transplanted to a permanent place. Mostly seeds propagate alokazii variegated varieties. Other breeding methods do not guarantee the beauty of the leaves.
Stem cuttings root in a special substrate, as well as the leaves.
