What are the propagation methods for the succulent rabbit ears?

The succulent rabbit ears is very cute, and its shape closely resembles a rabbit's ears. It is one of the plants that many succulent enthusiasts must grow, so how do you propagate the succulent rabbit ears?

1. How do you propagate the succulent rabbit ears?

Rabbit ears propagation generally uses cuttings. Choose the season when rabbit ears is growing, cut off plump leaves, use a knife to divide them into two to three segments, then lay the leaves flat on the soil, taking care to press one end of the leaf downward a little so that the new roots can grip the soil better. Generally, after waiting twenty days, new roots will grow. Once four to five new leaves have grown near the roots, it can be transplanted.

Also note that during cuttings you should not water frequently, otherwise the stems are prone to rotting. Cuttings should be taken in spring and autumn; cuttings in summer rot extremely easily. If propagating in summer, the cut ends should at least be dried in the shade for 2-3 days. This method can be used for large-scale propagation of Kalanchoe tomentosa. In the growing season, cut off plump leaves, divide the leaves into 2-3 segments, then lay the leaves flat on loam or peat soil, press the leaves downward slightly, and place them in a semi-shaded spot for care. After 20 days, roots can develop, and then adventitious buds grow from the rooting area. Once 4-5 leaves have grown, they can be planted out.

2. How do you care for the succulent rabbit ears?

1. Light management: Rabbit ears is a sun-loving succulent, but it fears harsh sun exposure. If light is insufficient, the plant tends to grow leggy, the vertical distance between leaves becomes longer, making the plant shape loose, the stems become very fragile, the leaves also stretch out, and the color fades. In spring, autumn and winter, rabbit ears can receive full sun, but in the hot summer it should be shaded appropriately, and a well-ventilated environment should be maintained.

2. Watering management: Like other succulents, rabbit ears is relatively drought-tolerant; water thoroughly only when completely dry, and do not water when not dry. When the summer temperature exceeds 35°C, the growth of the whole plant basically stalls, and watering should be reduced.

3. Soil requirements: The succulent rabbit ears has low soil requirements. The soil can be cinder mixed with peat and a small amount of perlite, in a ratio of roughly 6:3:1.

Rabbit ears is still relatively easy to grow and is quite suitable for growing at home. If you like succulents, friends, you can grow a pot of rabbit ears.