How to propagate succulents
Summary: Little-known knowledge about how to propagate succulents and the three major techniques for succulent propagation. Next, the editor will introduce them.
If you want to propagate succulents and have more of them, it is important to pay attention to the propagation process during planting. Succulents can continuously be picked and used for cutting propagation, as their leaves are very easy to root and germinate. To get more succulents, you can use leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, or seeding.
I. Seeding Propagation
In addition to using cuttings to cultivate succulents, you can also use seeding methods for propagation. Succulents can also bloom and bear fruit. Besides collecting your own succulent seeds, you can also purchase high-quality seeds from garden stores or online. Prepare some loose and breathable succulent-specific soil with a high proportion of granular soil. You can add some vermiculite, perlite, or river sand to maintain good soil drainage. The seeds should be evenly scattered on the soil surface and covered with a thin layer of soil.
Keep the soil moist but not too wet in the later stage. Also, pay attention to environmental ventilation and maintain high humidity. Spray water around the pot every day to maintain humidity and keep the soil moist. Generally, they will slowly germinate after two weeks.
If the temperature is stable between 20-23 degrees, succulents are easy to germinate. After germination, they should be gradually exposed to light. When watering the seedlings in the early growth stage, be careful not to use too much water. It's best to water from the bottom of the pot, allowing the soil to absorb water slowly until it is completely moist. After the seedlings have grown, they should not be kept in the shade and must be gradually exposed to light. After about 6 weeks, the seedlings will not need to be watered frequently, usually watering thoroughly every other day.
How to propagate succulents
The seedlings grown from seeding succulents generally need to grow for about a year before they can be transplanted into other pots, so you must be patient during the cultivation process.
II. Leaf Cuttings
Succulents can also be propagated using stem cuttings. After the plants have grown for a while, the stems will continuously grow longer, and the bottom leaves can be removed for leaf cutting propagation. The top stems can be used for cutting into the soil, and after rooting and germinating, they can become new potted plants. When propagating with leaf cuttings, it is important to choose complete leaves.
The leaves picked from succulents must be intact, avoiding any wounds. Also, do not choose too young or too old leaves, as this will reduce the chance of rooting and germination. Leaves with diseases or pests should not be used.