How to propagate nine-tailed fox by cuttings?

The nine-tailed fox, also known as the monkey tail column, is a succulent plant of the genus Chrysanthemi in the Cactaceae family. Because it resembles a series of hanging tails, it is called the "nine-tailed fox" by people. So how do you propagate the nine-tailed fox by cuttings? Let’s learn more about it below.

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1. Cutting selection

Choose healthy, disease- and insect-free nine-tailed fox stem segments as cuttings. Stem segments with adventitious roots are usually selected, which helps to increase the success rate of rooting.

2. Cuttings processing

Place the cuttings in a cool and ventilated environment and wait for the wound to dry. The drying time is generally 2-3 days, until the incision is completely healed.

3. Cutting medium

The nine-tailed fox likes soil with good drainage and air permeability. When cutting, you can mix it with sand and leaf mold. The soil prepared in this way can meet the growth needs. Be careful not to make it too sticky, which will hinder the breathing of the roots.

4. Cutting time

There is no limit to the time for cuttings of Nine-Tailed Fox, as long as it is during the growth period, this plant has good resistance to both low and high temperatures, but it is usually not necessary to carry out cuttings in hot summer or cold winter, so as to avoid climate change affecting the growth of the cuttings.

5. Cutting method

Before cuttings, water the soil in the pot thoroughly and let it dry, leaving it slightly damp. Then dig a small hole in the middle of the soil and place the bottom of the cuttings into it. There is no need to cover it with soil. It will usually take root after two to three weeks and can then be transplanted.

6. Maintenance after cutting

(1) Light control: Monkey tail column likes light, but the seedlings just after cuttings need to avoid strong direct sunlight to prevent sunburn of the leaves. It is recommended to provide bright diffuse light and gradually increase the light intensity as the plant grows.

(2) Water management: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. You can water every day in the early stages, but as the root system develops, gradually reduce the frequency of watering. Be careful to avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot.

(3) Environmental temperature: The suitable growth temperature for the monkey tail column is 18-30℃. Avoid extreme temperatures below 10℃ or above 35℃ to avoid affecting growth or causing frost damage.

(4) Fertilizer management: During the growth period, an appropriate amount of diluted liquid fertilizer can be applied to promote growth. Avoid using concentrated fertilizers to avoid root burn.

In general, cuttings are a common propagation method for nine-tailed foxes. During the growing season, you only need to cut off the hairy stem segments from the mother plant, dry the wounds, and insert them into slightly dry culture soil. After they take root, you can transplant them into pots and do daily maintenance and management.