The secret to germinating succulent leaves, easily cultivating more new lives.

Select the appropriate leaves, disinfect the leaves, maintain a suitable environment, handle the leaves, water and provide lighting, pay attention to pests and diseases, and be patient.

Due to their unique shapes and low maintenance characteristics, succulent plants have become the preferred choice for greens in many homes and offices. In the world of succulent plants, leaf germination is a common method of propagation. Let's explore how to germinate succulent leaves to continuously expand your succulent family.

Select the appropriate leaves

To successfully germinate succulent leaves, it is first necessary to choose healthy leaves. Healthy leaves are plump, have bright colors, and show no signs of pests and diseases. When picking leaves, try to choose mature and plump ones, as these leaves are more likely to successfully germinate.

Disinfection process

Before using the leaves for germination, they need to undergo a disinfection process. You can use 75% alcohol or a diluted solution of carbendazim to wipe the leaves, ensuring there is no bacterial or viral invasion.

Suitable environment

Succulent leaf germination requires a suitable environment, with temperatures maintained between 20-30°C and humidity between 50%-70%. Indoors, you can control the temperature and humidity by adjusting the air conditioner or humidifier.

Leaf handling

Place the picked leaves in a ventilated and shaded area to dry, waiting for the wounds to heal, which takes about 3-5 days. After the leaf wounds have healed, insert them into fine sand or vermiculite, to a depth of 1/3 of the leaf's length.

Watering and lighting

During the germination period, keep the soil slightly moist, avoiding it being too wet or too dry. When watering, try to spray from above the leaves, avoiding direct pouring on them. Provide an appropriate amount of diffused light every day to promote leaf growth.

Pay attention to pests and diseases

During the germination process, closely monitor for the occurrence of pests and diseases. If pests or diseases are found, take measures promptly, such as using insecticides or pesticides for treatment.

Be patient

Succulent leaf germination takes time, usually 1-3 months. During this period, be patient and observe the growth of the leaves. Once new buds start growing, you can transplant them into new soil.

Succulent leaf germination is a simple and feasible propagation method but requires patience and careful care. Through the above seven steps, I believe you will be able to successfully cultivate more healthy new succulent lives. Let's enjoy the wonderful time brought by succulent plants together!

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