Method of Cultivating Kalanchoe Leaves
Abstract: This article discusses the methods of cultivating Kalanchoe leaves and the related knowledge of Kalanchoe cultivation and care, which will be introduced to everyone next.
After a summer dormancy period, Kalanchoe begins to resume normal growth as the weather gradually cools down. At this time, it is necessary to prune the very thin and disordered branches, supplement some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and increase sunlight, so that the plant can produce a large number of flower buds.
In the vigorous growth period of Kalanchoe, many enthusiasts also try to propagate more Kalanchoe plants, using all the pruned branches as cuttings and inserting them into moist potting soil, which can quickly take root and bloom in spring.
If you want to propagate more Kalanchoe but don't have enough branches, you can also pick some plump leaves for propagation. A single leaf can grow a dozen Kalanchoe plants.
Let's learn how to propagate Kalanchoe using leaves below.
1. Leaf Selection
Many enthusiasts want to propagate more Kalanchoe but don't have enough flowering branches. In this case, they can choose to use leaves for propagation. Just pick some vigorous and intact Kalanchoe leaves, making sure not to use the yellowed leaves at the bottom or the damaged ones, to avoid reducing the survival rate.
2. Propagation Medium
Kalanchoe is very easy to propagate, and there are no special requirements for the propagation medium. The same goes for leaf propagation. You can use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil and garden soil, or you can use river sand entirely as the propagation medium.
Put the prepared propagation medium into a flowerpot or other cultivation container, level it, and then spray it with water using a spray bottle to let the moisture slowly soak through the soil. Make sure to wet the medium inside as well.
Method of Cultivating Kalanchoe Leaves
3. Propagation Method
When propagating with leaves, you can place the leaves face-up and evenly spread them on the medium. Later, they will absorb moisture from the petioles, grow aerial roots, and slowly develop new seedlings.
You can also insert the petiole part of the Kalanchoe leaf into the moist medium, but be careful not to insert it too deep into the soil, or it will take a long time for new seedlings to grow. Only the petiole part should be inserted into the soil.
4. Care Method
After the Kalanchoe leaves are propagated, you can cover the flowerpot with a plastic bag to keep it warm and humid, which is more conducive to the leaves taking root and growing new seedlings.
During the care period, place the propagation bed in a shaded and well-ventilated area, and it can also receive some scattered light. You should also check the moisture of the potting soil every day. When the soil is slightly dry, spray some water with a spray bottle to keep the environment humid. In about a month, new seedlings will grow.
As autumn approaches, the Kalanchoe at home begins to grow again. For those who enjoy cultivating Kalanchoe, you can use the leaf propagation method to propagate more plants. By spring, you will have more Kalanchoe plants blooming beautifully.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of the method of cultivating Kalanchoe leaves and the method of Kalanchoe cultivation and care. I hope it can act as a brick to attract jade and solve your problems with green plants.