How to make rootless cones grow roots (3 common rooting techniques for cones)

Rooting tips for succulent plants

Common fleshy cones include Lithops, Mouthpiece, Anzhen, Major General, Campanula, Hairy Hanni, Dove Egg, etc. There are not many of them sold on the market. The high price is one reason why there are still very few people raising them. Most succulent flower lovers like to raise succulents of the Crassulaceae family, and only a small number like to raise fleshy cones.

Generally, after the fleshy cone is repotted, if the weather is good, you can water it heavily to make it grow roots. At a temperature of 10-20 degrees, the fleshy cone can quickly grow roots and adapt to the pot. When the dormant period begins in May or June, you can stop watering and maintain it normally. So, how can you make the fleshy cone grow roots without a root system?

(1) Soil preparation is close to the original ecology:

The native habitat of coniferous succulents has sufficient sunshine and relatively little rainfall throughout the year.

In addition, it mostly grows in rocks, deserts, and gravel. Not only does the soil have good air permeability and drainage, but it is also rich in mineral trace elements, making it very suitable for the growth of succulent plants such as cones.

Therefore, the soil for growing fleshy cones should be as close to the original environment as possible, which is conducive to both survival and rooting. It can be mainly composed of peat, and some coarse sand, vermiculite, Akadama and other mineral particles can be added.

(2) Proper root pruning before potting:

Although the root system of succulent plants of the coniferous family is not well developed, it is still necessary to perform appropriate root pruning when repotting or potting, mainly to trim off excessively long fibrous roots, rotten roots, and dead roots.

Retaining only some healthy and strong roots will actually help stimulate the growth of new roots and make the main root system more developed.

(3) Reasonable use of rooting agents:

Rooting agents are growth regulators that promote rapid rooting of plants and improve survival rates. They can be used not only during sowing and seedling raising, but also during cutting propagation, root pruning and transplanting.

For succulent plants of the conical type with underdeveloped root systems, you can soak them in diluted rooting agent before trimming the roots and potting them up. This will help them to adapt quickly and develop their root systems.

【 Summarize 】

Although succulent plants of the cone family are small in size and grow very slowly, they are very interesting varieties. Not only do they have a special appearance and beautiful flowers, but they can also produce "multiple births" when they shed their skin.

Its growth process is indeed exciting. Although it is difficult to maintain, it is still worth a try!