Leaf cutting propagation method of succulent plants

Preparation for leaf cutting propagation of succulent plants

The materials needed for propagating succulent leaves are very simple: succulents or leaves taken from succulents, medium for planting succulents, and containers for the medium.

①Prepare the leaves of succulent plants

If the leaves have already been removed, use them directly.

If you are picking leaves from a thriving plant, do not pick them immediately after watering. Wait until it is slightly dry so that the leaves will be easier to pick (it is easier to pick leaves from a slightly dry plant than from a plant with plenty of water. You can try it).

The leaves need to be removed flush with the base. It's very simple. Just pinch the leaves gently and shake them left and right a few times and they will come off.

New life is generated from the roots of the leaves, so if the roots of the leaves are not clean, they may not be able to reproduce, so please pay attention to this.

②Prepare succulent plant breeding containers

Place the succulent growing medium into the container and smooth the soil.

Steps for leaf cutting propagation of succulent plants

① Arrange the leaves prepared in advance one by one

The direction of the leaf should be facing upwards and the back should be facing downwards.

Since it is called "leaf insertion", does it need to be inserted inside? In fact, as long as you put it on dry soil like this, it will grow roots!

If you insert the leaves into the soil, even if roots grow with great difficulty, new life may not emerge from the soil, so you must be careful!

② Patiently wait for the birth of new life

Do not overwater, otherwise the leaves will rot easily.

During this period, not too much light is needed. If exposed to strong light, the moisture in the leaves will evaporate faster, which may consume the physical energy to nourish life! It can be placed in a low-light environment or indoors.

③ Precautions during the rooting period of succulents

After the new life of succulents is born, it needs sunlight, otherwise it will grow slowly.

At that time, it must be placed in a place with sufficient light. When new life is still small, its ability to store water is weak. It is necessary to water the plants appropriately during this period.

After actual operation, you will find that there will be the following situations.

First the roots grow, then the leaves. Leaves grow first, then roots.

Only roots (or leaves) grow.

This is because succulents, like humans, have their own personalities, and all we have to do is take good care of them.

④ Start watering after the roots emerge from the leaves

At this time, use a tool such as chopsticks to dig a very shallow hole in the soil, put the roots in, and gently cover them with a layer of soil. When the new life grows slowly, you can plant it in your favorite container.

You can also choose to place the leaves of succulent plants in a ventilated and cool place to dry the wounds after picking them, and then do leaf cuttings after about 7 days.

Lay the dried wounded leaves flat on pure wet sand, placing them flat on the ground with the wound surface close to the sand but not touching it.

Just place them in a ventilated and cool place and wait for them to grow new plants.

The two methods seem different, but in fact, they are both measures taken to address the problem that the leaves of succulents are prone to rot due to excessive humidity in the early stage, and that they need a certain amount of water after they grow roots. Succulent lovers can try both methods during the actual planting process to add some fun to the planting.

suggestion

During the planting process, some of them will slowly wither because they need to transport nutrients. Please do not remove the leaves before they are completely withered. It is possible that small succulents will emerge. Wait until they are completely dry before removing them.

The best time to plant is in spring or autumn, which is the growing season. Although it can be planted in winter and summer, it takes a long time to root and is more likely to rot.

This is the charm of succulents. A leaf is a new plant, and the process of nurturing life is wonderful. Only by observing carefully can you experience the joy of growing plants. If you have succulents, please try leaf cuttings to experience the charm of succulents.