What are the propagation methods for Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major'?
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major' is a succulent plant that is very easy to grow. During its dormancy period, it slowly turns from blue-green to pink, and its flowers are white with five to six petals, with a slightly pink center in the bud. So how do you propagate Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major'?
1. Sowing
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major' is generally propagated by sowing from February to May each year. Choose healthy, disease-free, plump seeds, then use the indoor pot-sowing method, so that they will not be harmed by fluctuations in outside temperature. The suitable germination temperature for Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major' is around 18-21°C, so this temperature must be maintained for the seeds to germinate and take root within 12-15 days after sowing. After sowing the seeds, place the pot in a spot with light for care, pay attention to providing appropriate shade, and water thoroughly for the first watering.
2. Cuttings
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major' can be propagated by cuttings throughout the year, with spring and autumn being the best periods. First cut off the compact short shoot section with leaves at the top of the plant, making sure the length is 5-7 cm, then prepare to insert it into a sand bed. The sand bed soil should be kept at a certain humidity, just slightly moist; after cutting, it will take root and sprout in 10 to 12 days. Single-leaf cuttings can also be used, that is, scatter mature fleshy leaves onto a pre-prepared sand bed, then spray water until the sand bed is moist; in this way, young plants will grow from the base of the leaves after a few weeks.
3. Division
Division propagation of Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major' is relatively rarely used, so simply select branches from a robust mother plant and plant them separately into different flower pots. Division propagation of Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major' is relatively simple; after dividing, just water normally, that is, water when the pot soil is dry and do not water when it is not dry. It should also be kept in a well-ventilated place with sufficient light for care, and propagation will then be successful.
Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major' is still relatively easy to grow, and in summer its color also shows a very charming pink, very lovely.