How to propagate Gloxinia and what to pay attention to

How to propagate Gloxinia

The main ways of propagating Gloxinia are sowing propagation, bulb division propagation, branch cutting propagation, leaf cutting propagation, and bud cutting propagation. Its seeds can be propagated, and its natural reproduction method is also sowing propagation. Generally speaking, Gloxinia is propagated fastest by cuttings. As long as the environment is suitable, it will germinate about half a month after cuttings.

Gloxinia breeding time

Gloxinia is usually propagated by cuttings. The suitable seasons for cuttings propagation are spring and autumn, and spring is the best time because this is its vigorous growth period and the survival rate of reproduction is very high.

How to propagate Gloxinia

Propagation of Gloxinia by division

The propagation of Gloxinia by division is generally carried out before repotting in spring. Choose plants that have grown for 2-3 years. After the tubers sprout, divide the tubers into several pieces, each with buds, and apply wood ash on the cut to prevent the tubers from rotting, and then plant them in the prepared potting soil.

Propagation of Gloxinia by cuttings

Cut the tender branches sprouting from the tubers of Gloxinia, with a length of 2-3 cm, and insert them directly into fine sand or perlite. Water them appropriately, pay attention to shade, and maintain the room temperature at 18-20℃. They will take root in about half a month.

Gloxinia sowing propagation

Before sowing, soak the Gloxinia seeds for a day, mix them with leaf mold, garden soil and fine sand as the culture soil, sprinkle the seeds evenly on the potting soil, moisten the bottom of the pot with water, cover it with glass, keep the temperature between 18-20℃, and the seedlings will emerge after about 10 days.

Propagation of Gloxinia leaf cuttings

Cut off the healthy leaves of Gloxinia and insert them obliquely into the prepared substrate soil. The depth of the cuttings should be 1/3 of the leaf surface. Provide appropriate shade after cuttings and maintain a certain humidity. In an environment with a temperature of about 22°C, it will take root in 15 days. After the seedlings emerge, transplant them into small pots.

Notes on propagation of Gloxinia

When propagating Gloxinia, you need to pay attention to the appropriate temperature, which should not be too high or too low. During its growth period, it should be placed in a place with scattered light. In summer, it should be avoided from direct sunlight. Do not water it too dry or too wet. You can water it 1-2 times a day in summer, and keep the potting soil dry in winter.