How to propagate jade dew succulent and what to pay attention to

How to propagate jade succulents

The main ways to propagate Jade Plant are sowing, cuttings and division. Cuttings can be divided into leaf cuttings and bud cuttings. The most commonly used method of propagation for Jade Plant is sowing, and you can easily harvest more than a dozen pots of small Jade Plant. Division is the fastest method of propagation.

Breeding time of jade dew succulent

It is best to propagate Jade Plant in spring and autumn. The temperature at this time is very warm, neither cold nor hot, and the air humidity is also high, which is suitable for rooting and has a high survival rate.

How to propagate jade succulent

Propagation of Jade Dew by division

The Jade Plant can be divided when repotting in spring. Choose the young shoots growing from the roots, cut them off with the roots, place them in a well-ventilated place to dry the wounds, and then plant them in the culture soil. Keep the soil slightly moist. The survival rate is very high and the growth is fast. It will start growing after half a month.

Propagation of Jade Dew by Cuttings

First, choose a strong jade plant, pick off the healthy and plump green leaves at the bottom, place it in a ventilated place to dry the wound, prepare a soft and breathable substrate, expose it to the sun for a day to disinfect it, put the prepared soil into a well-drained flowerpot, and place the leaves flat on the surface of the soil.

Jade dew sowing propagation

Jade succulent can be sown in spring and autumn. Soak the seeds in warm water for 1 hour. The substrate can be vermiculite or peat soil. Water it thoroughly once and sprinkle the seeds on the surface of the soil. Cover it with a layer of fine sand and keep it in a cool and ventilated place. Provide a temperature of about 20℃ and it will germinate in 3 weeks.

Leaf cutting propagation of Jade Dew Succulent

Choose plump and thick leaves of Jade Dew succulent, ensure the integrity of the leaves, place them in a ventilated place to dry, lay the leaves flat with the wound facing down in moist soil, pay attention to shading and ventilation, and wait until they take root before transplanting them into pots.

Precautions for breeding jade plants

Please note that the newly planted jade plant cannot tolerate waterlogging environment. Do not water it excessively, otherwise it will cause rot. There is no strong light at this time, so it needs to be maintained in a well-ventilated and scattered light place, and normal management can be carried out after new roots grow.