Leaf Propagation of Succulent Plant Leaves
Main content introduction: An introduction to the knowledge of flower propagation, leaf propagation of succulent plants, and the editor will introduce it next.
There is no need to introduce much about the leaf cutting of succulent plants, as many plant enthusiasts are already familiar with it. This article mainly focuses on the selection of leaves for propagation. Sometimes, the reason for the failure of leaf propagation is not due to a bad environment or poor soil, but because there are problems with the expectations for the leaves.
What kind of leaves are suitable for leaf propagation?
① Leaves of common plants are better for leaf propagation than leaves of expensive plants. Common plants are easy to propagate and have strong vitality, so they propagate quickly and are widely distributed. The success rate and speed of leaf propagation with common plants are higher than with expensive plants. Expensive plants are delicate and difficult to grow, so they propagate less, making them rare and valuable. The success rate and speed of leaf propagation with expensive plants are lower. Some expensive plants are very slow, and some people wait for half a year in vain, and they still won't sprout or root.
② Thick leaves are better for leaf propagation than thin leaves. Thick leaves store more nutrients, allowing them to better resist external interference. Moreover, thick leaves are full of nutrients, providing a longer survival time for sprouting and rooting. Thick leaves can also transfer nutrients to new sprouts, providing them with nutrients for a longer time. Thin leaves are much inferior in all aspects compared to thick leaves, as they are not resistant to external harm and may lack the nutrients needed to support root and sprout growth, even if a sprout appears, it may wither and die due to insufficient nutrients.
③ Leaves from plants not treated with hormone fertilizers are better for leaf propagation than leaves from treated plants. Plants treated with hormone fertilizers have a reduced ability to resist adverse environments, and their leaves are also weak. Without the support of hormone fertilizers, they are prone to infections and diseases. However, leaves from plants not treated with hormone fertilizers have better survival abilities and are exposed to natural elements, making them more resilient.
④ Hairless leaves are better for leaf propagation than leaves with hair. This is a point many people mention, such as leaves with hair like the Bear's Paws plant. If not using the stem cutting method, it is difficult to propagate them solely with the leaves, although a few may succeed. Hairless leaves are generally better for leaf propagation.
⑤ Leaves in the middle of the plant are better for leaf propagation. This can be understood with a metaphor: comparing the immunity of the elderly, children, and middle-aged people, who would have the best immunity? A person with common sense knows it's the middle-aged. Therefore, the leaves at the bottom of the plant are old and not as healthy as the leaves in the middle. The leaves at the top are too tender compared to the middle leaves, so they are not suitable for good leaf propagation.
⑥ Leaves from plants without recent diseases, pests, or physical damage are better for leaf propagation than leaves from plants with recent damage. Using a metaphor, if a young person recovering from a cold or with a disability races a marathon against a healthy young person, who would run further? Common sense tells us it's the healthy person. The same applies to leaves for propagation. Leaves with recent diseases or physical damage are not as good as healthy ones.
⑦ Other leaves not suitable for leaf propagation, such as sunburned, patterned, or misshapen leaves (like those that have grown歪七扭八) may not propagate well or result in unattractive sprouts.
When we choose good leaves and combine them with good care methods, we can naturally propagate healthier and more attractive seedlings. Generally, average leaves will result in average seedlings that are not very beautiful but not ugly either. However, the prerequisite is to provide leaves with a normal environment for root and sprout growth. As for leaves that are diseased or disabled, it depends on the situation; they may not look good, may die, or may not propagate at all.
The purpose of writing this article is to emphasize that everyone should not just focus on auxiliary environmental factors due to the experience posts of many people but also pay attention to the factors of the leaves themselves. Only by integrating various aspects can we achieve nearly perfect results. Here, I still encourage everyone not to be discouraged or upset by propagation failures. You may have done a great job, but due to changes in the weather, you may still propagate less attractive seedlings. Therefore, do your best and leave the rest to fate. Heaven favors those who try hard.
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