How long does it take for Epiphyllum cuttings to take root?

Rooting time of Epiphyllum cuttings

The habit of Epiphyllum should be that it can be propagated by cuttings all year round, but it is generally better to do so in spring from March to May. The temperature in spring is very suitable for the growth of Epiphyllum, and the survival rate is high. Epiphyllum generally takes root about 20 days after cuttings. Control the temperature at 10-24℃ and keep the soil and water moist.

Transparent plastic cups can be used as cutting containers for Epiphyllum cuttings, and you can directly determine whether the Epiphyllum cuttings have taken root by observing the soil.

Epiphyllum cuttings long leaves

The temperature of Epiphyllum is generally controlled at 10-24℃. If the cutting method is correct, leaves will generally grow in about a month.

How to root Epiphyllum cuttings

1. Material selection and processing: First, you need to disinfect the scissors, then select healthy, disease-free stems and leaves that are more than one year old from the Epiphyllum plant as cuttings, cut them into 3 to 5 branches, retain the leaf buds on each branch, clean them and place them in a well-ventilated place to dry.

2. Prepare the soil: Epiphyllum is suitable for planting in soil with good drainage, looseness, fertility and rich in humus. Mix garden soil and rice bran ash. You can also add sand or bone meal and stir thoroughly. Water it and keep the soil moist.

3. Cutting treatment: Before cutting, you can dip an appropriate amount of rooting powder on the cut of the branch, and then insert it into the soil respectively. The insertion depth should be one-third of the plant. Remember not to insert it too deep. Water it once a day to keep the soil moist. Place it in a humid and warm environment and ventilate it frequently. It will germinate in about a month.

Epiphyllum cutting management

1. For Epiphyllum cuttings, the branches can be soaked in diluted carbendazim for disinfection. The soil can also be disinfected with carbendazim. This can prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests during the cutting process and enable the cuttings to grow better.

2. After the Epiphyllum cuttings have taken root, they can be exposed to the sun for two hours a day after the Epiphyllum has adapted. They cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will wilt.

3. Fertilizer can be applied after the Epiphyllum cuttings have taken root. It takes about 30 days for Epiphyllum cuttings to take root. After they have taken root, you can use thin fertilizer.

4. You can water the Epiphyllum when it is just planted, but you need to control the amount of water. Too much water will affect its growth. You can also spray it with a fine spray. During this period, the soil layer should be kept moist.