How to propagate succulents through leaf insertion
An introduction to the related knowledge of how to propagate succulents through leaf insertion and 6 techniques to make succulents thrive, welcome corrections if there are any mistakes!
A few days ago, we discussed some tips on how to make succulents look good, but some succulent enthusiasts commented that they don't particularly like overly controlled growth and prefer the feeling of a full pot. Filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment, it is also beautiful! Spring is the growing season for succulents and the easiest season to make them thrive. By doing a good job of caring for succulents in spring and using a few simple techniques, you can make the succulents grow quickly and densely.
1. Repotting. To make succulents thrive, it is first necessary for the succulents to grow well, and then it is necessary to take good care of the roots first. "Taking care of the roots before taking care of the meat" is the most common saying. Because most of the roots of succulents are capillary roots, they can die during controlled growth, dormancy, or excessive watering, and new roots cannot grow well due to the obstruction of dead roots, leading to insufficient nutrition in succulents or even the phenomenon of僵 seedlings.
Therefore, if succulents have not been repotted for a long time, it is necessary to prune the roots and repot them in spring, and choose a slightly larger pot according to the size of the succulent plant. Pruning can stimulate the rapid growth of the succulent's roots, and a slightly larger pot gives the roots enough space to grow. Once the roots are healthy, it's not difficult to make the succulents thrive!
2. Watering. Watering succulents has always been a challenging issue. Excessive watering can cause etiolation or even black rot, and insufficient watering can affect the growth of succulents. Therefore, it is very important to grasp the rhythm of watering. To make succulents thrive, it should be watered slightly more than controlled growth. Only when they are well-fed and hydrated can they quickly burst with lateral buds and achieve the effect of a full pot! Specific watering methods have been introduced in previous articles by Lao Xian Rou, so I won't elaborate here!
How to propagate succulents through leaf insertion
3. Fertilizing. To make succulents thrive, fertilizing succulents is also crucial, as various trace elements needed for growth need to be supplemented through fertilizing. Spring is also the best time to fertilize succulents, and base fertilizer and slow-release fertilizer can be supplemented during repotting and watering. Specific fertilizing methods have also been introduced in previous articles by Lao Xian Rou, so I won't repeat them here!
4. Cutting off the top. After ensuring the growth state of the succulents, if they still don't burst with lateral buds, you need to consider some small techniques in addition to whether it is due to breed differences! Cutting off the top of succulents is one of the methods. By removing the apical dominance of the succulents, you can stimulate them to quickly burst with lateral buds and achieve a full pot.
Compared to the above techniques, this one is gentler. After removing the bottom leaves, the stem part is still tender, and there is a chance to produce bud points, thereby achieving the effect of a full pot. Especially for some etiolated succulents, after removing the leaves, the shape becomes more beautiful and it is easier to produce lateral buds. Even if no lateral buds are produced, it will gradually form the feeling of an old trunk.
5. Plucking leaves. Compared to the above techniques, this one is much milder. After removing the bottom leaves, the stem part is still tender, and there is a chance to produce bud points, thereby achieving the effect of a full pot. Especially for some etiolated succulents, after removing the leaves, the shape becomes more beautiful and it is easier to produce lateral buds. Even if no lateral buds are produced, it will gradually form the feeling of an old trunk.