How to propagate Chlorophytum comosum by division
Let's talk about how to divide Chlorophytum comosum and the propagation methods of dividing this plant. Let's take a look together.
Division is one of the propagation methods of Chlorophytum comosum and also the fastest method. Because using division for propagation, the separated plants already have roots, and can quickly take root and grow after being planted. There are two types of division propagation: root division and small plantlet division. Let's look at the specific division methods.
I. Division Methods of Chlorophytum comosum
1. Root Division
You need to take the Chlorophytum comosum out of the pot and divide a part from the plant's root system, ensuring that the separated plant has at least three stems. The operation should be gentle and slow to avoid damaging the roots. After transplanting into new soil, water thoroughly to keep the soil moist and allow the roots to adhere closely to the soil. If the division is successful, new roots can grow in about 2-3 days.
2. Small Plantlet Division
If Chlorophytum comosum grows well, it will produce many creeping stems, which will also develop some roots. These small Chlorophytum comosum with roots can be cut off and transplanted directly. After transplanting, the small plantlets can be trimmed appropriately, removing old, withered, and diseased branches, and then transplanted into new slightly acidic, well-ventilated, and well-draining soil.
II. Care Methods for Chlorophytum comosum
1. Watering
Chlorophytum comosum is drought-tolerant, so it doesn't need frequent watering in daily care. In spring and autumn, you can water every 2-3 days; in summer, when it's hot, water once a day and also mist the leaves to keep them moist; in winter, when the temperature is low, reduce watering to once every half a month.
2. Light
Chlorophytum comosum is suitable for growing in a shady environment and dislikes direct sunlight. Proper shading is required in spring, summer, and autumn, while in winter, when the sun is mild, it can be moved to a sunny place for light care.
3. Fertilizing
In spring and autumn, which are the growing seasons for Chlorophytum comosum, liquid fertilizer can be applied once every half a month. You can choose between decomposed cake fertilizer or nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizer. During the hot summer and the dormant period in winter, no fertilizing is needed. Before and after the flowering period, a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer can be applied, but not too much, as it may affect flowering.
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