How to plant the cuttings of succulents
Main content introduction: Tips on planting cuttings and propagation methods of succulents, as well as small experiences in green plant care. Next, the editor of the website will introduce these to the netizens.
Succulents are not only topped during propagation, but also when various problems arise that need to be solved, the topping method can be used. So in which situations do succulents need to be topped?
The part above the red line can be cut off
I. Topped succulents can be reshaped by topping
After experiencing a winter, have many succulent enthusiasts found that some of their plants have become leggy? After becoming leggy, some plants may not be compact enough and lack aesthetic appeal. At this time, enthusiasts can cut off the leggy parts, propagate them by cutting, and after topping, new side buds will often sprout from the parts below the cut or the roots of the plant.
II. Topping is necessary to save succulents with root or stem rot
There is another situation that urgently requires topping for treatment, which is if enthusiasts find that their plants have stem or root rot, and the lower stems and roots have started to rot. In this case, if the upper part of the plant is still intact, enthusiasts need to cut off the healthy upper part and propagate it by cutting to preserve the variety.
III. Topping can also be used for propagation or to encourage side bud growth
The third situation is normal topping, which is a common method used by enthusiasts for propagating succulents or to promote the lower stems to sprout side buds. The cuttings are usually used to propagate the succulents.
How to plant the cuttings of succulents
What are the precautions to take before and after topping succulents
I. Tools should be disinfected
Enthusiasts should disinfect the tools before topping, using potassium permanganate solution or alcohol (but not too high in concentration).
II. Cut succulents need to be dried before planting
After topping, do not immediately plant the cut part into new potting soil, as the wound has not yet healed. Direct planting in the potting soil can easily lead to wound infection. The correct method is to let the cuttings dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area. After the wound is dry, if convenient, dip it in a little wood ash before planting to better prevent wound infection by pathogens.
III. No watering is needed for moist soil propagation
When choosing propagation soil, select a loose, well-draining, slightly moist soil. Insert the cuttings into this type of soil and do not water immediately after planting. Water once the soil becomes dry. Watering the newly topped succulents immediately can easily cause wound infection, which is not conducive to root growth and may lead to various diseases and pests.
IV. Provide ventilation after propagation and avoid rain
After all the above steps are done, you can proceed with the propagation. After propagation, place the succulents in a well-ventilated area to prevent the soil from becoming too moist and affecting the roots. Also, avoid rain, as it can easily cause wound infection and lead to diseases and pests.
Topping succulents is sometimes necessary, such as after leggy growth or illness, and sometimes it is done for propagation. However, for whatever reason, after topping, four things should be done as carefully as possible to ensure the propagated plants root quickly and do not suffer from diseases and pests.
The above comprehensive explanation of how to plant cuttings of succulents and the methods of cutting propagation provided by the Green Plant Enthusiast website, hopes to serve as a starting point to solve your green plant problems.