How to plant freshly cut succulents
Main content core guide: This article introduces knowledge about how to plant freshly cut succulents and the fastest method to root cut-off succulents. Detailed introduction is provided below for your reference.
Cutting the top is a breeding method that works like "chickens lay eggs and eggs hatch chickens," allowing us to easily obtain more succulents without spending money. However, not every cut-off succulent can root and grow. So, what can we do to increase the survival rate of cuttings and make the succulents produce more offspring? Today, I will share some tips with you, hoping every succulent enthusiast can become a succulent expert!
The best time for cutting succulents: Spring and autumn seasons, with temperatures around 18-25 degrees Celsius and humidity around 60%.
Handling cut succulents after cutting
1—Place the cut succulent upside down in a well-ventilated and dry area to let the wound dry, ensuring the wound does not get dirty. Most succulents need to dry for about 2-3 days.
2—Prepare slightly moist sandy soil. When the wound is dry, insert the cut "top" into the soil and wait for it to root. While waiting for the succulents to root, keep the soil moist and avoid spraying water. You can spray water according to specific weather conditions, avoiding it during the plum rain season and increasing the frequency during dry weather. Generally, spraying every two to three days is sufficient.
Methods for quick rooting
(i) Water induction rooting method: Fill a beverage bottle with water, almost to the brim, then place the succulent with the dried wound on the bottle opening, ensuring the wound is close to but not touching the water surface. Place it in a cool and well-ventilated environment for care.
(ii) Vermiculite rooting method: Spray pure vermiculite evenly with a spray bottle, then place the succulent with the dried wound on the moist vermiculite and spray around it every two to three days.
(iii) Air rooting method: Place the cut succulent directly in an empty pot and put it in a shady and humid environment, waiting for roots to grow.
How to care for young seedlings after planting
1—Place them in a well-ventilated area with scattered light.
2—Roots usually grow in about a week. Water thoroughly once, then after another week, gradually increase the duration of sunlight exposure to about 2 hours a day. After a month, they can be cared for normally.
How to plant freshly cut succulents
Beginner's tip 1: Do not touch or pull out the succulents that are rooting, as this will slow down the rooting process and may damage the roots even if they have formed. To check if the succulents have rooted, gently shake the pot to see if the plant feels loose or check for a growing point.
Beginner's tip 2: Do not place the cut succulents in direct sunlight. Wait until the wound has healed before placing them in a sunny spot for care. After about 15 days, it will grow some "small heads" and become a beautiful multi-top succulent.
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