How to propagate and what precautions to take for the survival of a虎皮兰 (Haworthia) through cutting.

How to propagate a虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid) through cutting to ensure its survivalRegarding the propagation of a虎皮兰 through cutting and the methods and precautions for its cultivation, let's take a look together!Ancient people said, "无心插柳柳成荫" (A casual insertion of a willow branch results in a shaded area). A random willow branch, when casually planted in the ground, can take root and grow into a lush willow tree in the near future. We can see from this the tenacious vitality and strong propagation ability of the willow.In fact, there are many plants and flowers in life with the same powerful ability to survive through cutting, such as落地生根 (Breakfast Plant), 绿萝 (Devil's Ivy), 常春藤 (English Ivy), and 虎皮兰, etc., all of which can achieve "无心插柳柳成荫". Today, Xiaofeng is going to share with you the propagation of 虎皮兰 through cutting. When it comes to 虎皮兰, many people might immediately think of its straight and stiff appearance, but few know that it can be propagated through cutting like this.The cutting method is also simple: we first cut the normal leaves to about 5 to 8 centimeters, then place them in a well-ventilated and shaded area. After a few days of drying and waiting for the wounds to heal, we can then plant them in the prepared sandy soil and vermiculite. The flower language of 虎皮兰 is "tenacious and unyielding," which indicates that it does not have high environmental requirements and can easily adapt to its surroundings. However, we should not neglect careful care of it just because it has a strong character.If you want to propagate 虎皮兰 through cutting, there are a few points we need to pay attention to. These points can affect the survival of the cutting and the variety's changes, and understanding them can better help your 虎皮兰 grow through cutting.1. Pay attention to variety variation.After the cutting of the golden edge and variegated varieties, the new seedlings may show variations, with the golden edges and variegated leaves disappearing and turning into common varieties. If you are pursuing golden edges and variegated leaves, you should consider not using this cutting method for propagation, as the result may not meet your initial expectations.2. Pay attention to the depth of insertion.When inserting into the medium, the depth should be half to one-third of the cut section, not too deep or too shallow, to avoid difficulty in root formation or being blown over by the wind, ensuring stability at the bottom.3. Pay attention to the insertion position.The upper and lower ends of the 虎皮兰 cut sections will be relatively similar, so we need to be particularly careful when inserting them into the carrier. The lower incision should be inserted into the medium, otherwise, the possibility of survival through cutting will be very low.4. Pay attention to the moisture of the medium.