How to plant and grow cut-off small Chlorophytum comosum
A comprehensive guide on the transplantation method of newly grown small Chlorophytum comosum and how to plant and grow cut-off small Chlorophytum comosum. Let's take a look together with the editor!
Many "babies" grow from the Chlorophytum comosum at home, which are some creeping small branches, and the leaves of Chlorophytum comosum resemble orchids. They also produce many pendant creeping small branches, which is why it is named as such. These creeping branches of Chlorophytum comosum continue to grow.
How to plant cut-off small Chlorophytum comosum
The small "babies" produced by Chlorophytum comosum can continuously propagate. When these lateral buds grow a bit, some aerial roots will grow at the base of the lateral buds. When the aerial roots reach 3 to 5 centimeters in length, the branch can be cut off. Plant it in the soil again, using the cutting method for propagation.
Many aerial roots grow at the base of the branch. Prepare some small pots with large drainage holes at the bottom. Add some sandy soil to the pot, which can be mixed with peat soil and perlite in a 2:1 ratio.
You can also add some coarse sand, then water to moisten the soil. After that, plant the cut-off Chlorophytum comosum branch in the potting soil, making sure it is stable.
After that, place the cut lateral buds of Chlorophytum comosum in a well-ventilated and bright area. Initially, do not expose it to too much sunlight, maintain a ventilated and bright environment. Also, pay attention to maintaining humidity, avoid dry conditions, and keep the soil slightly moist. After a couple of weeks, new roots will grow at the base of these creeping branches, so there's no need to worry about killing the plant.
Chlorophytum comosum grows rapidly in spring, summer, and autumn. Since the soil used for growing Chlorophytum comosum has good drainage, it needs to be watered frequently. The soil can be kept slightly moist, and watering should be controlled only when the weather gets cold in late autumn.
The Chlorophytum comosum propagated by cutting grows very fast in small pots. The soil in small pots has good drainage and aeration, so it needs to be watered frequently. After a couple of weeks, this small potted Chlorophytum comosum can be gradually exposed to light, increasing the amount of sunlight.
After two weeks, you can regularly add a small amount of diluted fertilizer to the Chlorophytum comosum. The concentration should be half of the usual, which can promote the plant to grow more luxuriantly and the leaves will be more colorful.
Chlorophytum comosum is actually a beautiful foliage plant. With appropriate diffused light and occasional fertilization, it may even bloom small white flowers.
Chlorophytum comosum also has the characteristic of having very strong roots. When well cared for, they become fleshy roots and the base will swell. They store a lot of nutrients and water, which is why Chlorophytum comosum has strong drought resistance and is also shade-tolerant, growing well in shaded indoor areas.
【Summary】
Those cut-off small Chlorophytum comosum can be propagated through cutting. Especially those with aerial roots, they have a high survival rate after cutting. If you want the cut-off Chlorophytum comosum to grow faster, you can use the soil cultivation method.
First, cut off the small Chlorophytum comosum and then place it in a well-ventilated area. Let the cut end dry and then treat the bottom with a low-concentration root-promoting solution.
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