Precautions for velvet needle leaf plugs

Precautions for velvet needle leaf cuttings: Break off the leaves

The base of the velvet needle leaves is surrounded by the stem and is not easy to break off.

The key point of velvet needle leaf cuttings is to protect the growth point of the leaves. If the growth point is destroyed, the survival rate of the leaf cuttings will be greatly reduced.

The center point of the velvet needle leaf is the growth point, so try to break it off along the arc. If you break it along the arc, the success rate will increase.

Precautions for velvet needle leaf cuttings: Season selection

The leaf cuttings of velvet needles should be carried out in spring and autumn when the temperature, air humidity, light and survival rate are suitable.

Precautions for velvet needle leaf cuttings: Grasp the watering time

After the velvet needles are cut, do not rush to water them. Just water them appropriately every 3 to 4 days.

Precautions for velvet needle leaf cuttings: time to pot

Select branches and leaves with neat needles and insert them into a sand pot. They will take root about 20-25 days after insertion. When the roots are 2-3 cm long, they can be potted. Pay attention to protecting the roots when potting.