The propagation methods of Echeveria
Compared to the knowledge most people have about the succulent plant Echeveria, here are the propagation methods that the editor will introduce to everyone.
Echeveria is also known as宝石花 (gem flower) or 莲花掌 (lotus palm) and is one of the most common succulent plants. Similar to other Crassulaceae plants, its propagation methods include cutting, leaf insertion, and division. In this article, we will mainly talk about leaf insertion because division is quite easy.
1. Echeveria leaf insertion
There are usually two methods when propagating Echeveria leaves: one is to insert the base of the leaf into the soil, and the other is to place the leaf flat on the surface of the soil. Through years of practice, the author has discovered the inverted insertion method for propagating Echeveria leaves.
Note: Leaf insertion involves peeling off the old leaves and directly inserting them into sand or potting soil. Insert the leaves with the upper side facing up, flat on the moist soil surface. Under conditions of 20℃ to 24℃ and humidity, 5 to 7 days later, a small cluster of leaves will grow at the base of the leaf, along with new roots.
This method is: Insert the tip of the Echeveria leaf into the soil by more than half, and after a week, new roots will grow into the soil at the base of the leaf facing down, while a small cluster of leaves will grow upwards. The old leaf will gradually wither and shrink, and it can be transplanted soon. The advantages of this propagation method are:
(1) Burying the leaf tip in the soil is protected by its epidermis layer, so even if the soil is relatively moist, the leaf is less likely to be infected with bacteria and rot.
(2) When the surface of the soil is relatively dry, due to a part of the leaf being inserted into the soil, the leaf can absorb moisture from the soil through osmosis, preventing it from drying out. Using the inverted insertion method to propagate Echeveria overcomes the shortcomings of general leaf propagation methods and is a粗放 management method with a high survival rate.
2. Division involves breaking off the young seedlings that sprout from the rootstock and directly planting them in a pot.
3. Echeveria cutting
This can be done throughout the year, with August to October being the best time, as roots grow quickly and the survival rate is high. Cuttings can be made from single leaves, suckers, or top branches. The length of the cuttings is not limited, but the cut end must dry before removing the lower leaves and then inserting them into a sand bed. Roots usually form in about 20 days after insertion. The cutting medium should not be too moist, otherwise the cut ends can easily turn yellow and rot. When the roots are 2-3 centimeters long, they can be potted.
The above () provides a comprehensive explanation of the propagation methods of Echeveria, hoping it can help you.