White Spotted Jade Plant Propagation
An article on green plant knowledge, introducing topics related to the white spotted jade plant, including its propagation. Here is a comprehensive introduction to follow.
The method of propagating white spotted jade plants is actually the same as with other jade plants. This article provides a simple summary of the propagation methods for jade plants, allowing plant enthusiasts to choose the method that suits them for propagating white spotted jade plants.
1. Division
Among the propagation methods already practiced by enthusiasts, division is the most common. White spotted jade plants easily form clusters and can be divided during potting changes. It's also possible to dig up young plants next to the mother plant during the growing season. Both rooted and rootless plants can survive, with rooted ones planted directly and rootless seedlings left to dry for 1 to 2 days before planting. newly planted seedlings should not be watered too much to avoid rotting, and normal management can resume once new roots have grown. It is also possible to choose strong and robust succulent leaves for leaf insertion during the growing season. Keeping the potting mix slightly moist after insertion, it's easy for roots to form at the base and produce small buds, which can be planted separately once they are a bit larger.
2. Seed Sowing
Seed sowing is also one of the propagation methods for jade plants but requires artificial pollination. Seeds can be sown immediately after collection. The sowing mix can be made by combining 3 parts of vermiculite, 2 parts of decomposed leaf soil, or peat soil. It is best to sterilize the soil with high temperature before sowing to eliminate any pathogens and eggs. Cover the sown seeds with a glass plate and seedlings should appear in about 20 days. Remove the glass plate after germination and ensure good ventilation, avoiding overly dry soil. When seedlings become too crowded, take note of thinning and transplanting. Among the seedlings, some may show variations. Select compact plants with thick succulent leaves, high transparency of the "window," and prominent venation to save as seedlings. If any seedlings with different leaf colors are found, they should also be selected, as they might grow into precious variegated plants.
3. Leaf Insertion
Select strong and robust succulent leaves of the white spotted jade plant and insert them in a well-draining medium such as vermiculite or coarse sand during the growing season. Keep the potting mix slightly moist after insertion. The base of the succulent leaves easily forms roots and produces small buds, which can be planted separately once they are a bit larger.
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