How to propagate succulents
If you want to learn about the content of propagating succulents and the illustrated methods for planting green plants and flowers, the following will introduce these topics to you.
Although there are many types of succulents, most of the succulents we keep are easy to propagate. Some can be propagated by stem cuttings, and others by leaf cuttings. The propagation methods are simple and familiar to many who have kept succulents. In our daily care of succulents, it's inevitable to drop some leaves when moving the pots or when we want to propagate more succulents. You can try the leaf propagation method, which is also very interesting. So, how do you propagate succulents by leaf cuttings?
1. The timing of leaf propagation for succulents
Choosing robust and healthy leaves without wounds will result in a higher survival rate. It's best to propagate in spring and autumn, although winter and summer are also possible. However, low or high temperatures can affect the survival rate and the speed of root growth is not as fast as in spring and autumn.
2. The medium for leaf propagation of succulents
If you don't have special propagation soil, you can choose ordinary river sand or some breathable and loose soil. Of course, a mixture of half peat soil with some granular soil and sand is more suitable for succulent leaf propagation, as it promotes faster root growth and healthier plants.
3. The specific method of propagating succulents
When selecting leaves, generally suitable succulents for leaf propagation include Markus, Purple Pearl, Flower Moon Night, Huangli, First Love, and Hongzhiyu, etc. As long as the leaves are easy to break off, you can gently shake them to remove them. These succulents are easy to propagate through leaf cuttings.
How to propagate succulents
The prepared leaves should not be soaked in water or exposed to direct sunlight. They can be slightly placed in a shady place to dry the wounds. Unhealthy leaves or those with black spots should not be chosen for leaf propagation.
Then prepare a seedling tray. The pot can be casual, with loose and breathable soil and a certain thickness to facilitate the growth of the succulent roots. The thicker the soil layer, the more developed the roots will grow. When propagating succulents by leaf cuttings, you can directly place the succulent leaves evenly on the soil surface, or you can insert them diagonally into the potting soil, both methods are feasible.