How to propagate tiger skin orchid, what season to propagate

1. Cutting season

It is best to carry out cuttings of Sansevieria in spring, when the climate is relatively mild and stable, and the temperature is best around 20℃. It can also be done in early summer, from May to June, and avoid the unstable climate in autumn and winter.

2. Cut the leaves

Select the best-growing and strongest leaves from the plant, without any rotten parts on them. After selecting, you can just break it off with your hands, and then use a blade to cut it into small pieces of about 10cm. Note that the upper and lower ends of the blades should be kept in mind and not made mistakes.

3. Prepare for cuttings

After cutting the leaves, you need to put them in a ventilated place without light, and wait until the cut of the leaves are dry before cutting. If you cut the leaves and plant them directly, they will easily rot. Prepare loose and breathable soil, which can be a mixture of sand and garden soil.

4. Cutting leaves

When taking cuttings, you can apply some rooting powder on the cut to help it take root. Insert the treated leaves into breathable soil to a depth of about 3-4cm. The distance between each cutting leaf should not be too close. After completing the cutting, place it in a ventilated place and it will take about a month to grow roots.