How to breed Phoenix succulent and what to pay attention to

Phoenix succulent breeding method

There are three main ways to propagate Phoenix, namely cuttings, leaf cuttings and direct bud planting. Cuttings and leaf cuttings are usually carried out in spring or autumn, and the operation method is the same as other succulents.

Phoenix seed propagation

Phoenix succulent seeds can be propagated. Its seeds are very small and do not need to be covered with soil after sowing. They will germinate in about 12-15 days with a very high germination rate.

How to breed Phoenix quickly

The easiest way to propagate Phoenix is ​​to directly take the adventitious buds and plant them. After it grows for a certain period of time, some adventitious buds will emerge on the top of the leaves. You just need to take them off and plant them in the soil, and they will slowly grow.

Phoenix succulent breeding time

It is best to propagate Phoenix Succulent by cuttings in May and June. The temperature at this time is suitable and the air humidity is high, which is suitable for branch rooting and has a high survival rate.

Phoenix breeding method

Phoenix cutting propagation

Choose strong branches of the Phoenix succulent, wet the soil in advance, then insert the branches shallowly into the potting soil, and place them in a sunny place for cultivation. When the potting soil is dry, water it in time. Alternatively, you can also cultivate adventitious buds in the cracks of stones, fill them with crushed sphagnum moss or peat, and add water to keep the substrate moist, which is conducive to the rooting of adventitious buds.

Phoenix breeding

Phoenix succulent can be propagated by sowing. Select healthy and plump seeds and then scatter them in the soil. Because the seeds are relatively small, there is no need to cover them with soil after sowing. Then water them appropriately and place them in a cool place. Small sprouts will grow in about half a month.

Phoenix leaf cutting propagation

First, pick off the mature leaves of the Phoenix Succulent, and lay them flat on the wet sand with the leaves facing up. Roots will soon sprout in the gaps on the leaf edges. You can then cut them and move them into a small pot. They will grow very fast.

Precautions for breeding Phoenix succulent

During the maintenance of Phoenix succulents, avoid excessively wet soil and poor ventilation, which can easily cause root rot. When cultivating, try to ventilate and provide light. If the light is very strong, shade is needed. Regular repotting will help plant growth.