How to propagate Epiphyllum oxypetalum through leaf cutting
Abstract: This article introduces the knowledge of how to propagate Epiphyllum oxypetalum through leaf cutting and whether its leaves can be cut for propagation. Please refer to the detailed introduction below.
When planting Epiphyllum oxypetalum, leaf cutting can be used as a method of propagation. It is best to select two-year-old Epiphyllum oxypetalum as cuttings before leaf cutting. The soil for leaf cutting can be sandy loam containing humus. After potting, place a piece of tile at the bottom of the pot to help the plant breathe. After leaf cutting, do not expose the plant to direct sunlight. Water it once a day, and it will root after a month.
Epiphyllum oxypetalum leaf cutting methodEpiphyllum oxypetalum belongs to the Cactaceae family and only blooms at night, making it a good ornamental flower. To propagate Epiphyllum oxypetalum, leaf cutting can be used. It is best to perform leaf cutting in spring when the temperature is moderate, which results in a higher survival rate and faster growth compared to other seasons.
For leaf cutting, select two-year-old Epiphyllum oxypetalum and avoid using withered or weak leaves. The soil for leaf cutting can be a mixture of garden soil and rice husk ash, or sandy soil containing humus. The pot can be exposed to sunlight for disinfection, and a tile can be placed at the bottom of the pot before inserting the leaves. Insert the leaves into the soil to a depth of one-third.
After successful leaf cutting, place the pot in a shaded area away from direct sunlight. Water it once a day after leaf cutting, and spray water on the leaves frequently to cool them when the temperature is high. Usually, it will root after a month. After that, you can reduce watering and fertilize once every two weeks.
If you want Epiphyllum oxypetalum to bloom during the day, you can cover the plant with a cloth during the day to block sunlight and use a light lamp to illuminate it at night. After about a week, the plant can bloom during the day. You can place Epiphyllum oxypetalum in the living room, as its scent has antibacterial effects.
The above is a specific introduction to whether Epiphyllum oxypetalum leaves can be cut for propagation and how to propagate it through leaf cutting, for netizens to refer to and learn from.