How to propagate Kalanchoe using hydroponics to root
The editor is answering for the netizens on how to propagate Kalanchoe using hydroponics to root and the method of hydroponic cutting of Kalanchoe, a green plant flower planting content. Next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.
Kalanchoe has a very strong vitality. It can not only be cultivated in soil but also can be raised by hydroponics. However, using Kalanchoe leaves directly cannot survive hydroponically. Kalanchoe can be propagated by several methods including stem cutting, leaf cutting, seeding, and hydroponics. If you want to use hydroponics, you can first cut Kalanchoe leaves for rooting, and then place them in a vase for hydroponic cultivation. Let's talk about it in detail below.
1. Leaf Cutting
Select strong, disease-free leaves from a vigorous Kalanchoe mother plant, cut them from the petiole with a disinfected tool, apply a fungicide solution to the wound, and place them in a shady place to dry. Prepare decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and fine sand, mix them evenly in a ratio of 5:3:2 as the cutting medium, place the leaves flat on top of it, slightly cover them with soil, spray water to keep the soil moist, place them in a place with scattered light, and wait for 10-20 days to root and survive.
2. Preparing for Hydroponics
Choose a transparent glass vase, prepare tap water or mineral water that has been settled for 1-2 days, add 2-3 drops of nutrient solution, and fill the vase with the water solution. Wash the roots of the leaf-cut Kalanchoe, insert it into the vase 1/3 or 3/4, the leaves should not be soaked in water.
3. Maintenance and Management
After hydroponics, place it in a bright place indoors, not suitable for long-term stays in a dark environment, can be exposed to light, but not exposed to direct sunlight. When the water quality deteriorates and the roots rot, it is necessary to change the water and trim the rotting roots in time. Initially, change the water every 2-3 days, and later, every 3-5 days. Kalanchoe is a short-day plant, which needs light during the growing period to promote flowering.
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