How to propagate the longevity flower through cutting
If you want to learn how to propagate the longevity flower through cutting and the green plant maintenance tips for taking care of it, here are the details:
There are many flowers suitable for growing on a balcony. If the balcony is large with enough space, we can plant some flowering shrubs like the 'Juice Balcony', 'Blue Rain', 'Blue Storm', etc. You can also grow a pot of 'Blue Snowflake' which has an extremely long blooming period, flowering from spring to autumn. If the balcony is small, you can also grow some smaller plants like the kaffir lily, longevity flower, and orchid grass, etc. The longevity flower loves to bloom, is quite drought-resistant and hardy, and comes in a variety of colors, making it very suitable for either large or small balconies.
In autumn, when the temperature starts to drop a bit and the weather is cool, the plants begin to change and become lively. This is also a good time to propagate some flowering plants through cuttings. The longevity flower is particularly easy to propagate this way. Give it a try, and you are sure to succeed, growing roots and blooming flowers, turning one pot into several. It's really very simple. So how do you propagate a longevity flower?
Firstly, when propagating the longevity flower, you don't need a long branch. Keeping it at two leaves and a bud is fine, so one branch can produce several seedlings. When propagating, the medium used can be casual; most types of soil can be used to propagate the longevity flower, as long as it's not compact like stone and is loose and breathable, it's easy to survive. Coconut soil,珍珠岩 (perlite),蛭石 (vermiculite), and peat are all feasible.
How to propagate the longevity flower through cutting
Secondly, when propagating the longevity flower, you should pay attention to the watering issue. If the soil is moist, slightly damp, after cutting, do not water thoroughly immediately, and there's no need to water frequently. It's fine to wait for ten days or half a month before watering. Just wait until the soil is a bit dry, or even completely dry before watering the cutting. Do not water too much as it can easily rot the branch and cause black rot.
Thirdly, the propagated longevity flowers should be placed in a well-ventilated area and not exposed to direct sunlight. Placing them in a diffused light or shaded area is fine. Actually, after propagation, you don't need to check on it every day or water it frequently. Just water it when you remember, and it will be easier for it to grow roots. In the end, you'll find that almost all the branches have rooted, and there are too many cuttings, almost no pots to plant them in.