How to propagate the palace lantern Kalanchoe

1. Division

It should be carried out in combination with repotting from late August to early September. Select a plant that is in good growth condition, take it out of the pot, then use a small knife to cut it into several parts from the bottom, and transplant them separately. Pay attention to the later maintenance and avoid exposure to too strong sunlight.

2. Cutting

1. Branches: In May and June or August and September, cut off 4-6 cm branches, preferably with 5-7 leaves on them. Discard the leaves at the bottom to prevent excessive consumption and evaporation of water. Place them in a cool place to dry until the incision heals. The medium for cuttings should be clean river sand or pure vermiculite, which makes it easier for them to take root. It will take about half a month for the roots to take root and new leaves to grow.

2. Leaves: Select strong leaves, cut them from the petiole, wait until the cut becomes slightly dry, then insert them obliquely or place them flat on the medium to maintain good humidity. After about 10-15 days, fine roots will sprout from the base of the leaves, and after waiting for a while, seedlings will grow.

3. Tissue Culture Propagation

This method is not common. It mainly uses the stems, leaves, flowers and flower buds of the plant as explants, and then adds various chemical agents to induce the growth of adventitious buds. If the room temperature is set at 25-27℃ and the light intensity is 16 hours, small plants will grow in 4-6 weeks.