How to propagate蟹爪兰 (Dischidia) for quick rooting
A brief knowledge sharing on how to propagate蟹爪兰 (Dischidia) quickly and some useful tips for its planting, which will definitely be helpful to you. Let's learn about it together!
Propagating蟹爪兰, just break a leaf and throw it into the soil, and they all survive, it's too convenient
蟹爪兰 is a type of epiphytic cactus plant, which has a characteristic feature: during our care process, if the potting soil lacks water or during propagation or after grafting, as long as the wound heals, it will grow aerial roots from the joint position between leaves. This is a method of self-protection. After growing aerial roots, it absorbs moisture and nutrients from the air to help leaf growth, ensuring quick root development and preventing the leaves from wilting.蟹爪兰 is mainly propagated through cutting and grafting. Its propagation is actually very simple, but many gardening enthusiasts don't know how to operate it. Today, let's talk about the best method for successful propagation.
When propagating蟹爪兰, it is important to choose healthy leaves. You can keep one or several leaves, but try not to keep too many. Keeping too many leaves will consume a lot of nutrients and affect the growth of new roots. Break the healthy leaves one by one and place them in a well-ventilated area with a little scattered light. Generally, they should be left to dry for at least two to three days, which allows the bottom wound to dry and heal. After drying, we can proceed with the propagation.
For propagating蟹爪兰, use soil with good breathability. Some enthusiasts directly use perlite or vermiculite, which is acceptable. It's best to use nutrient-rich soil. After planting, there's no need to transplant; just let it grow in the original pot. I've mentioned this in previous videos. Use nutrient-rich soil to plant the bottom of the leaf into the soil. As long as the wound of蟹爪lan dries, you can water it directly after planting. Don't forget to add some mycostatic and root-promoting solution to prevent leaf rot, and the root-promoting solution will help it grow roots quickly. After watering thoroughly, place it in a well-ventilated area with a little scattered light. As long as the wound heals, it will grow roots in about 7 days. After the roots grow, they will quickly absorb some water and nutrients. The nutrients in the potting soil are enough to make the leaves plump again. When you see small leaves starting to grow, it means the roots have grown pretty well, and you can then add some fertilizer. When fertilizing蟹爪lan, always follow the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently and avoid using too high a concentration of fertilizer. Gradually increase the light, and it will grow leaves quickly and produce flower buds from the leaves to bloom.
Propagating蟹爪lan is very simple. Many enthusiasts face leaf rot during propagation, mostly because the wound was not dried properly or due to fungi in the soil. During propagation, if the soil surface dries up by one or two centimeters, water it thoroughly, provide some scattered light, and ensure good ventilation. By doing this, whether you propagate one leaf or multiple leaves, the survival rate is quite high. You can try it if you don't believe it.
The above methods on how to propagate蟹爪lan for quick rooting and the tips for successful propagation are for your reference.