Succulents are loved by more and more gardening enthusiasts for their unique shapes and easy maintenance. Among the propagation methods of succulents, the immersion method is a simple and effective way to cultivate. This article will introduce in detail how to immerse succulents for sprouting, helping you to easily cultivate healthy succulents.
Preparation before the succulent sprouts1. Choose healthy succulents: Before immersing, first choose healthy succulents as propagation materials, select succulents without diseases and pests, full leaves, and good growth conditions to increase the success rate of propagation.
2. Prepare propagation materials: Cut the selected succulents from the mother plant, making sure to retain a certain length of stem or leaves for rooting.
Preparation before immersion1. Choose a suitable container: The immersion method usually uses a shallow tray or pot as a container, the bottom of the container should have a drainage hole to prevent water accumulation.
2. Prepare the rooting medium: Pearl rock, vermiculite, river sand, etc. can be used as the rooting medium, maintaining the breathability and drainage of the medium.
3. Prepare the rooting water: Before immersing, you can use rooting solution or diluted rooting hormone to promote the rooting of succulents.
Steps for immersing sprouting succulents1. Soak the medium: Put the prepared rooting medium in the container, add an appropriate amount of water, and let the medium absorb water and expand fully.
2. Soak the propagation materials: Put the cut succulent propagation materials in the medium, make sure not to overlap and maintain a certain distance.
3. Soak time: Place the container in the water, making sure the propagation materials are completely immersed in the water, the soaking time is generally 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Post-soak treatment: After soaking, remove the propagation materials, gently shake off the excess medium, and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry.
5. Planting: After the propagation materials are dry, plant them in the prepared rooting medium, maintaining a proper distance.
6. Maintenance: After planting, keep the soil moist, avoid waterlogging, pay attention to lighting and ventilation, promoting the rooting of succulents.
Precautions1. The soaking time should not be too long to avoid affecting the growth of succulents.
2. Dry them in time after soaking to prevent decay.
3. Keep the soil moist after planting to avoid drought.
4. Pay attention to lighting and ventilation to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.
Propagating succulents by the immersion method is simple and easy, with a high success rate. Mastering the correct immersion skills can help you easily cultivate healthy succulents. I hope this article is helpful to you and wish you a long way to go on the road of succulent gardening!