How to plant bear's paw

Cutting time

The best time is spring and autumn, and winter is also acceptable, but try not to do it in summer because summer is a dormant period and the rooting and germination rate of cuttings is low. The temperature for cuttings is between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius, which is more conducive to rooting and growth, and improves the survival rate of the plants. According to historical evidence, the survival rate in spring, autumn and winter is 100%, while the survival rate in summer is only 50-60%.

Selection of branches

When cutting branches of Bear's Paw, you should choose branches with full leaves and not woody. Keep 4 to 6 leaves and place them in a cool place for 1 to 2 days. When the wounds are dry, you can start cuttings.

Note that there should be more than 4 mature leaves on the cuttings. If there are too few mature leaves, the branches will grow very slowly and the new leaves will grow very small.

Branch cuttings

Use the dried branches for cuttings, bury the lower part of the branches 2 to 4 cm in the potting soil, and then water them.

Maintenance after insertion

After cuttings, maintain the appropriate humidity of the potting soil and place it in bright scattered light. It will take about two weeks for the plant to take root and survive. During this period, do not expose the plant to direct sunlight, otherwise the moisture in the leaves will evaporate and cause the plant to wither.

After 2 to 4 weeks, the branches will basically take root and can enter the normal management period. You can move the flower pot to a sunny place. Every time you water it, gently pinch or press the leaves with your hands to judge whether watering is needed based on how full the leaves are. In the hot summer, just be careful not to overexpose yourself to the sun!

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Well, this is the introduction to the branch cutting method of Bear’s Paw. I believe everyone will have a certain understanding of it. However, all of the above steps are based on the premise that you have a strong and multi-headed bear's paw plant. How can you grow a bear's paw well? ☞How to raise Bear’s Paw?