The beauty and uniqueness of succulent plants have been loved by more and more people, and through cuttings, we can easily obtain more plants, allowing your succulent plant family to grow continuously. This article will introduce you to the techniques of succulent plant cuttings, allowing you to easily get more succulent plants.
One: Prepare Cutting Tools
Before starting to cut succulent plants, we need to prepare some tools and equipment. The equipment needed includes scissors, knives, disinfectant alcohol, seedling trays, seedling soil, water, etc.
Two: Choose the Right Time for Cuttings
Spring and summer are the peak growing seasons for succulent plants, and this is also the most suitable time for cuttings. During this period, succulent plants grow faster, and new tender branches are more likely to root and survive.
Three: Choose Suitable Succulent Plant Varieties for Cuttings
Before taking cuttings, we need to choose succulent plant varieties that are suitable for cuttings. Usually, varieties that grow lush, have tough stems, and thicker leaves are more suitable for cuttings.
Four: Cut the Cutting Branches
Select a healthy growing succulent plant branch and cut it off with scissors or a knife. It should be noted that the length of the cut branch should be between 5-8 cm.
Five: Treat the Cutting Branches
Wipe the scissors or knife with disinfectant alcohol, then apply a certain amount of rooting powder or special succulent plant cutting powder to the cut. This helps to promote the rooting and survival of the succulent plant branches.
Six: Prepare Seedling Soil
Choose seedling soil suitable for the growth of succulent plants and make it fully moist. The texture of the seedling soil needs to be loose, maintaining breathability and water retention.
Seven: Dig Holes with Cutting Tools
Use a cutting tool to dig a hole in the seedling tray that is suitable for placing the branch. The depth of the hole should be equivalent to the length of the branch.
Eight: Place the Cutting Branches
Place the prepared succulent plant cutting branch in the dug hole, ensuring it is firm and not tilted, and the depth should be moderate, not too deep or too shallow.
Nine: Watering
After planting the succulent plant branches, water them thoroughly to ensure the seedling soil is properly moist. At the same time, be careful not to leave excess water in the seedling tray.
Ten: Place in a Well-Ventilated Area
Place the seedling tray in a well-ventilated and well-lit place. Avoid direct sunlight and high-temperature environments to prevent damage to the succulent plant branches.
Eleven: Maintain Appropriate Humidity
Succulent plants have certain requirements for humidity, and during the cutting stage, appropriate humidity needs to be maintained. You can cover the seedling tray with a transparent plastic bag and let it air out daily.
Twelve: Regularly Check Survival Status
After cutting succulent plants, it is necessary to regularly check their growth and survival status. If phenomena such as wilting and mold are found, they need to be dealt with in a timely manner.
Thirteen: Transplanting
When the succulent plant cutting branches grow new leaves and roots, they can be transplanted into larger pots for cultivation.
Fourteen: Careful Nurturing
After succulent plants are cut, they need careful nurturing. Pay attention to maintaining appropriate humidity and light, prevent pest infestations, and fertilize in a timely manner.
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Succulent plant cutting is a simple and interesting activity. With the correct techniques, we can easily get more succulent plants. I hope this article is helpful to you, and I wish you success on your journey of propagating succulent plants.