How to propagate black magic

Black Mage Beheading

For Black Magic Master, beheading can achieve the effect of multiple heads. After cutting off the head and grafting, it will grow into a new plant, but where should the head be cut from?

The success or failure of beheading depends on the head and the position is very important. It does not necessarily mean that the survival rate will be high if long branches are retained. The actual situation is often the opposite. If the stem is left too long, the plant will recover slowly and the old stem will slowly wither. At most, 1 to 2 side buds will grow, and the growth will be weak, which will completely fail to achieve the desired effect.

Below is a schematic diagram of beheading. Both the red and blue lines can be beheaded, but relatively speaking, the blue line is safer. If the red line is too close to the head, it may affect the subsequent cuttings. But it cannot be too long, otherwise it will be detrimental to the germination of the remaining stems.

Cutting method

The time for propagating Black Magic Plant through cuttings is usually in early spring. Cut off the small rosettes, dry them in a cool place, and then dry-cut them in moist soil. After placing them in a cool place for a week, they can be maintained under appropriate light.

Cuttings mainly grow aerial roots at the base of the stem, and then the roots slowly grow stronger. The biggest factor affecting rooting is the lignified stem. Many flower lovers are reluctant to prune the black magic master. The stem has grown for a long time and has become lignified. At this time, beheading and cuttings will not have much effect. On the contrary, semi-lignified stems are more suitable for cuttings, and do not retain too many leaves when cutting.