How long does it take for the leaves of the nightshade to germinate?

How long does it take for the leaves to germinate?

Silent Night Plant can be propagated by leaf cuttings, which are usually carried out in spring or autumn because the survival rate of the leaves will be higher during this period. Silent Night Plant is easy to keep alive by leaf cuttings. Generally, it only takes 20-30 days for Silent Night Plant to grow fibrous roots or young shoots.

If you want the plant to germinate quickly when leaf cuttings are done at night, you need to choose plump and healthy leaves for leaf cuttings. When leaf cuttings are done, you can first treat the leaves with rooting liquid. When leaf cuttings are done, the distance between each leaf should be larger, which will be more conducive to germination.

Maintenance of Jingye leaf cuttings after germination

After the leaf cuttings of Quiet Night Plant germinate, they need more careful care. You can cover the surface of the soil with a layer of vermiculite or perlite, which can not only slow down the loss of water but also increase air permeability. In addition, it can allow the Quiet Night Plant to slowly receive light, which can make it grow better.

Notes on leaf cuttings

When doing leaf cuttings, you need to pay attention to choosing full and smooth leaves. The selected leaves should not be damaged or too small. In addition, river sand is more suitable for leaf cutting soil. You can also add some peat soil for maintenance, which can help the leaves grow quickly. After leaf cutting, it needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated place for maintenance.