Are your succulents super cute, but have you ever worried about how to get them to root quickly? Don't worry, today we're revealing the secrets to succulent cutting propagation, helping you easily become a succulent growing expert!
I. Choose the Right Leaves, the First Step to Rooting
To get your succulents to root quickly, you must first choose the right leaves. Generally, healthy, plump leaves with intact growth points are the best choice. You can gently pinch the leaf and wiggle it from side to side to let it fall off naturally, which preserves the bud point and avoids damage.
II. Let the Wound Dry to Prevent Rot
After removing the leaf, don't rush to plant it. Let the wound dry. Find a cool, ventilated place and let the leaf sit for 2-5 days until the wound heals and shrivels up, which can effectively prevent rot.
III. Leaf Cutting Techniques for Guaranteed Rooting
1. Lay the leaf flat: Place the dried leaf upright on the nutrient soil, or you can tilt it slightly, burying the petiole a little in the substrate.
2. Maintain humidity: Place it in a cool place to wait for rooting, and maintain air humidity and ambient temperature.
3. Bury after rooting: After the leaf has rooted and sprouted, gently bury the new roots in the soil.
IV. Precautions to Avoid Mistakes1. Strong regenerative ability: Most succulents with strong regenerative abilities and fast rooting can be propagated by leaf cuttings, but some are more suitable for division.
2. Water after rooting: Do not water the succulent leaf cuttings; you must wait until the leaf has rooted and sprouted before watering.
3. Trim excess roots: If a succulent leaf cutting only grows roots but does not sprout, it may be because the root growth is too vigorous. In this case, you can appropriately trim off some of the roots, and it will sprout after a period of time.
V. Air Layering Method, a New Choice for Quick Rooting1. Prepare a container: Find a clean glass or plastic bottle, and add about 2/3 water to it.
2. Add rooting powder: To promote quick rooting of succulent cuttings, you can also add a little rooting powder to the water and stir it well.
3. Place the succulent: Place the succulent without roots at the mouth of the bottle so that the lower end of the succulent can touch the water surface.
4. Cultivate in scattered light: Place it in a well-ventilated place with good scattered light. In about 1-2 weeks, the hydroponic succulent will root.
VI. Soil Cultivation Method, a New Upgrade to the Traditional Method1. Prepare a flower pot: Choose a pot with good drainage and breathability, and line the bottom with a piece of non-woven fabric, or ceramic particles, broken tiles, bricks, etc.
2. Prepare the soil: The soil can be a mixture of peat soil and perlite in a 2:1 ratio, water it a little to ensure the soil is moist.
3. Insert the leaf: Insert the dried leaf into the soil. You can lay it flat or insert the lower end slightly into the soil, with a depth of about 1-2cm.
4. Cultivate in scattered light: Place the succulent in a place with sufficient scattered light. In about 6-10 days, you will see the succulent cuttings have rooted.
VII. Wet Paper Towel Method, Simple and Easy to Operate1. Prepare a paper towel: Find a small box, line it with a paper towel and moisten it with water.
2. Place the leaf: Place the leaf vertically against the edge of the pot and care for it in a cool, ventilated place.
3. Wet-dry cycle: Replenish the water after the water inside dries up, ensuring a wet-dry cycle can promote rooting and sprouting.
Master these techniques, and I'm sure your succulent cutting and rooting speed will greatly improve! Come and try it, let your succulent plants grow strong and become a beautiful sight in your home!