When is the best month for propagating succulents?
Today's focus is on introducing the best months for propagating succulents and teaching you the skills of cutting propagation in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, let me tell you about it.
Succulents are plants loved by flower enthusiasts. They come in a variety of species, most of which are small and cute. The main reason they are easy to care for is their simple maintenance, which makes them very easy to thrive in environments with plenty of sunlight and they are quite drought-resistant. Initially, everyone just wants to keep their succulents alive, but over time, they hope to grow them in good condition, and it would be even better if they can grow into multi-branched old stakes.
Methods to quickly make succulents bush out include decapitation and leaf propagation. Many flower enthusiasts, due to poor management, easily encounter black rot after decapitating succulents, so新手 (beginner) flower enthusiasts are advised to use leaf propagation, which can also make the succulents grow into multi-branched plants. Leaf-propagated succulents are multi-branched during the seedling stage.
There are many species of succulents, and most can be propagated through leaf insertion. However, some succulents, such as熊童子 (Bear's Paw) and 乌木 (Ebony), are not easy to survive through leaf insertion, but they are only a minority. Generally, common succulents can be propagated using leaf insertion with a high survival rate. Many flower enthusiasts say that their leaf-propagated succulents grow slowly or do not root easily. Here are a few tips to increase the survival rate of leaf propagation.
Firstly, before leaf insertion, we can add some slow-release fertilizer to the succulents, which can make them grow more vigorously and the leaves will be plumper and healthier, making it easier for the leaves to survive after insertion. When inserting leaves, pick healthy leaves and do not rush to plant them in the soil after picking. Place them in a shaded area to let the wound heal first.
When is the best month for propagating succulents?
It is important to note that when picking leaves, we should gently sway them from side to side to remove the growing point along with the leaf. After the wound has healed, discard any dried leaves and plant the healthy leaves in loose and breathable soil. Just keep the potting soil slightly moist, and never overwater to prevent积水.
After leaf insertion, just place them in a well-ventilated area, avoiding direct strong sunlight, and there is no need to fertilize. When the surface of the potting soil is dry, spray water to keep it moist. Appropriate diffused light can help with photosynthesis, making the growth vigorous and easier to root.
After the succulents sprout new buds, you can gradually increase the sunlight, but at this stage, the succulents are still relatively weak and are not recommended to be exposed to strong sunlight directly. Sufficient diffused light is sufficient. Recently, the temperature in many areas has not exceeded 25 degrees Celsius, so it is the right time to propagate succulents by leaf insertion. Maintain a well-ventilated environment, and usually, seedlings do not easily get diseases or pests, but it is still necessary to take preventive measures.
Generally, it takes about half a month for succulents to grow new roots, and with good care, they can grow into seedlings within two months. You will also find that the seedlings of succulents are multi-branched. Later, just follow the normal maintenance routine, expose them to the sun more, avoid waterlogging, and the succulents will grow robustly and look beautiful.
The above information on succulent propagation and leaf insertion techniques introduced by Green Plant Enthusiast Network can hopefully provide you with some help!