How to propagate succulent plants

Propagation by division

Division method

step:

Select healthy succulents that need to be divided.

Choose a suitable location and carefully separate the young plants growing around the mother plant. It is usually done in conjunction with repotting in spring.

Correct the position of the young plant, add soil and gently lift the young plant.

Add soil until it is 2 cm away from the mouth of the pot. (After the division is planted, the mother plant can also be loaded together)

Use a brush to clean the soil around the pot, and then place it in semi-shaded place for maintenance.

The division was successful, and you can wait for the succulent to recover.

Tips for dividing plants

When dividing in autumn, pay attention to the plants' safe wintering.

It is best to choose strong and plump young plants, as they have a higher survival rate.

If the young plants have few or no roots, they can be planted in a sand bed first and then potted after they have taken root.

Variegated succulents must be propagated by division to maintain their purity.

Leaf cutting propagation

Leaf cutting method

Leaf cuttings are very commonly used in succulents. It refers to a method of reproduction in which part of the leaves of succulents are inserted into the substrate to encourage the leaves to take root and grow into new plants.

step:

Select healthy succulent leaves.

Cut the leaves off with scissors, or simply break them off with your hands.

Place the leaves on the sand bed with a spacing of 2 to 3 cm between them.

Make sure the cut surface of the leaves is not dirty and place them in a ventilated place for 2 to 3 days to dry.

After the leaves are dry, move them to a semi-shaded place for maintenance.

Roots will form after about 2 to 3 weeks, or adventitious buds will grow from the base of the leaves.

Leaf cuttings were successful.

Leaf cutting tips

The leaves for leaf cuttings should be placed on a slightly moist sand table or loose soil or sand bed.

Don't water, spray the air around it when it's dry.

The arrangement of leaves of succulents from different families will also be different. For example, the leaves of Crassulaceae are laid flat, the leaves of Haworthia are inserted obliquely, and the leaves of Sansevieria can be cut into small sections and inserted straightly.

The order of rooting and growing adventitious buds varies for each succulent plant.

As the adventitious buds grow, the sunshine time needs to be increased and watering should be done appropriately.

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Beheading breeding

Beheading method

The beheading propagation method is to cut the top of the succulent plant to promote the growth of side buds. When succulents grow too tall, beheading them is also a good choice.

step:

Choose sturdy succulents that need to be beheaded.

Choose the right position to cut and make the cut smooth.

Place the cut part in a dry place and avoid getting the wound dirty.

Place the cut parts in a ventilated place and wait for the wound to heal.

After the wound has healed, bury the cut part in another pot of soil for maintenance.

Place the two pots of succulents in bright light to recover.

After about 20 to 30 days, new shoots will grow on the sides of the mother plant's stem.

The beheading was successful, and one plant became two.

Beheading Tips

For plants with more leaves, you can cut them from the bottom and top third.

After cutting, the wound must not be exposed to sand or water. Once contaminated, it needs to be wiped clean with a tissue immediately.

During the rooting process, avoid direct sunlight.

After new shoots grow from the side, you need to increase light and water appropriately to keep the soil in the pot slightly moist.

Seed propagation

Sowing method

Seed propagation refers to the method of propagation by sowing seeds to grow new plants, which is also the common propagation method used by most plants. During the sowing process, watch your beloved succulents grow little by little and feel the joy of growth.

step:

Place 2 to 3 layers of filter paper or sterilized gauze in a culture dish or porcelain plate.

Add appropriate amount of distilled water or cold boiled water.

The seeds are evenly sown on the inner bedding for germination, which takes about 15 days.

Sow the mature seeds in pots.

Place it in a sunny place, but avoid strong sunlight.

Spray in the morning and evening to keep the soil moist.

After waiting for a while, new seedlings will grow.

After the young plants grow up, they can be moved into pots for cultivation, which is more conducive to plant growth.

Tips for sowing seeds

The suitable temperature for germination is generally around 15~25℃.

The best soil for sowing is culture soil, and it is best if the soil has been sterilized at high temperature.

The soil in the sowing pot should not be too dry or too wet. High temperature and humidity in summer or low temperature and humidity in winter are very unfavorable for the growth of seedlings.

During the growth of seedlings, when using spray to moisten the soil surface, the spray pressure should not be too high, and the water quality must be clean to avoid contamination or moss growth, which will affect the growth of seedlings.