How to propagate a desert rose through cuttings
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The desert rose is a type of succulent plant with a thick main stem and well-developed roots at the bottom. It can store a lot of water and nutrients, making it drought-resistant. Many plant enthusiasts like to grow it. We know that most desert roses are propagated by seed. In fact, desert roses can also be propagated by cuttings. After the cuttings take root, they can grow and bloom normally, but the propagated desert rose will not have a thick main stem at the bottom. Only seedlings grown from seeds will have thick main stems. Cuttings can only ensure normal growth and blooming. Today, I will also tell you about the method of propagating desert roses through cuttings.
If we want to propagate a desert rose, the first point is to ensure the right temperature. If the temperature can be continuously maintained above 20 degrees Celsius, this is the most suitable temperature for cuttings. If the temperature is below 20 degrees, its growth will be slow, and below 10 degrees, it will start shedding leaves. It is not suitable for cuttings during these periods.
Before propagating a desert rose, it is best to choose branches that are harder, not just retaining a tiny bit of the tender tip. Such branches are prone to withering. Keeping the branches around 10 cm is ideal. After cutting the branches, don't rush to propagate them. Apply a fungicide or wood ash to the bottom wound and then place them in a well-ventilated area with scattered light to dry until the bottom wound is hard, white, and dry, and then propagate them.
For the propagation medium, we can use pre-mixed nutrient soil or a mixture of common river sand and garden soil. As long as the soil is breathable and free of fungi, it is fine. Insert the branches 2 to 3 centimeters into the soil and then water thoroughly. Since the wound is dry, there will be no rotting after propagation. Add fungicide and rooting hormone to the water when watering.
How to propagate a desert rose
After watering thoroughly, place it in a place with plenty of light, at least ensuring scattered light, allowing it to slowly grow roots. Make sure to ensure ventilation and the right temperature. After propagation, within 40 days at most, the roots will slowly grow out, indicating successful propagation. After another half a month of care, we can transplant it to new potting soil for maintenance.
This is the method of propagating a desert rose. After propagation, the branches and leaves may become wilted. If the ventilation in our room is very good and there is sufficient light, we can spray water on the leaves regularly every day to ensure that the leaves can absorb some moisture, preventing wilting and helping it grow roots quickly.
The above introduction on how to propagate a desert rose and the diagram of the cutting propagation method for desert rose leaves is provided for netizens' reference.