When to water the leaves of succulent plants for propagation
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Let's not go into too much detail about propagating succulents from leaves. Let's talk about when to water the leaves of succulent cuttings. Some gardening friends don't know whether to water before the succulent leaves sprout, and they also don't know if they need to water after the leaves have sprouted. We are mainly focusing on whether to water before and after germination.
Whether or not to water cannot be generalized. In the south, where the humidity is high, there is a concern that too much water may cause the leaves to rot. In dry climates, especially in northern winters with heating, if no water is given before rooting and germination, the leaves will not show any signs for a long time. In the north, the spring, autumn, and winter seasons are all dry. Most gardening friends mix the soil with water first, then cover it with a layer of vermiculite, and place the dried leaves on top. During the waiting period for rooting, if the color of the vermiculite lightens, it indicates that the soil below has dried out, and some water should be added. Some gardening friends keep the soil moist all the time without any incidents of rot (except in the hot summer).
Experienced gardening friends believe that the rotting of leaves is not much related to whether they get wet or not, it's mainly due to the leaves themselves. After picking the leaves, don't rush to put them on the soil. First, place them in a clean and dry place to completely dry the wound (two to three days will do). Fresh and healthy leaves are fine if they get wet, while the old leaves at the bottom of the plant, even if they don't get wet, often quickly turn into a beautiful jelly color (which is useless).
Simply put, if the medium is dry, properly add some water to make it damp but not wet. This is more conducive to rooting and germination and will not have any adverse effects on leaf propagation.
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