How to propagate the succulent plant Echeveria
This article summarizes the propagation methods of the succulent plant Echeveria and provides detailed information on growing green plants. Let's learn about it together.
Echeveria, also known as stonecrop, gem flower, has strong decorative properties and is a succulent with a strong three-dimensional visual impact. Will it be difficult to propagate this type of jade-like lotus?
Ⅰ. Propagation methods of Echeveria:
Echeveria cannot be propagated by leaf insertion, so propagation is mainly done through cutting off the top and dividing the small plantlets. Since the lower old leaves naturally fall off during growth, and the shape can be restored by sunning, there is no need for topping. Thus, we only rely on dividing the small plantlets for propagation.
1. There are many small plantlets crowding at the base of Echeveria, and what we need to do is gently pull these small plantlets off. It's best to water a little the day before pulling them off, so each small head absorbs enough water before leaving the mother.
The next day, when pulling them off, start with the largest head, gently twist the root with your fingers, and it's easy to twist them off due to the high water content. Of course, you can use small scissors, but it's more troublesome and the scissors can easily damage the leaves.
2. Some of the pulled-off small plantlets will have roots, while others will be white due to lack of light. Place the pulled-off small plantlets in a shady and well-ventilated area for one day before planting.
3. You can use a mixture of peat and perlite in a 1:1 ratio. Fill a small pot with soil, make a small hole in the center with your finger, and place the small plantlet on top. Do not water for the next month because many of them have no roots and cannot absorb water. Continue to place them on a bright window sill without direct sunlight, and after a month, the roots will grow. Then, you can water a little and choose to keep them in the peat or try transplanting them into garden soil mixed with sand at a 1:1 ratio.
How to propagate the succulent plant Echeveria
Ⅱ. Tips for growing Echeveria:
During the growing period of succulents, there is no need to water excessively, keeping the potting soil slightly dry to control the plant's growth and maintain the perfect shape of the plant. However, the air humidity can be slightly higher to keep the leaf color fresh. Therefore, when the air is too dry, you can spray some water on the plant and its surroundings to increase the air humidity.
1. For outdoor cultivation, make sure to drain the excess water during the rainy season and avoid long-term rain soaking, as this can cause the leaves to turn black and rot. Apply a thin solution of decomposed fertilizer or a "low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus and potassium" compound fertilizer every 20-30 days. The fertilizer solution should be light and not too concentrated to avoid causing the plant to grow excessively, affecting its appearance, and make sure the fertilizer does not splash on the leaves.
2. In winter, the plant requires plenty of sunlight with a minimum night temperature of around 10°C and a day temperature not below 15°C. Keep the potting soil moist and apply a thin fertilizer as needed to allow the plant to continue growing. If it's not possible to maintain such high temperatures, reduce watering to make the plant dormant, which can withstand low temperatures of 3-5°C.
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