How to propagate Corpuscularia lehmannii? A guide to beheading and cuttings with illustrations

Corpuscularia lehmannii is a particularly lovely succulent; its leaves are plump and cute, emerald green in color, fresh and beautiful, with very high ornamental value. Corpuscularia lehmannii is also fairly simple to grow and grows quickly, and especially in conditions with insufficient sunlight it easily becomes leggy, so do you know how to behead and take cuttings from Corpuscularia lehmannii?

How to propagate Corpuscularia lehmannii

1. A suitable cutting medium

The propagation of Corpuscularia lehmannii is mainly by cuttings, and the cutting medium needs to have good properties: it not only needs good drainage and air permeability, but also good water and air retention. For example, perlite, peat ash, vermiculite, furnace cinder and the like can all be used in combination with one another. But before use it must be disinfected. At the same time, an appropriate amount of nutrient-rich planting material containing humus should be laid below the medium, and the bottom of the medium is best laid with larger-particle planting material to form a drainage layer.

2. Maintain air humidity

After cuttings are taken, be sure to avoid a sudden drop in relative air humidity; it is best kept above 70%, and especially before rooting, it is recommended to keep the relative air humidity at 90%.

3. Appropriate light

After Corpuscularia lehmannii cuttings are taken, the light should not be too much or too little, otherwise it will affect the growth of adventitious roots and cause an insufficient supply of nutrients. It is best placed in a relatively cool place with scattered light. Direct sunlight must be avoided, and complete darkness is also not allowed.

4. Suitable temperature

The most suitable temperature for Corpuscularia lehmannii cuttings is between 20 and 35 degrees; during this period the harm caused by rot fungi can be reduced. Moreover, the temperature variation between morning and evening makes rooting easier than at a constant temperature.

5. Care and management

The protective details after taking Corpuscularia lehmannii cuttings, summing up what is said above, are to choose a suitable temperature and medium, maintain relatively high air humidity, and avoid direct sunlight. Once fungal hyphae are found in the medium, promptly spray with a fungicide. Everyone should remember not to casually move or touch them out of impatience.

Illustrated guide to beheading and taking cuttings of Corpuscularia lehmannii

1. First, take the entire Corpuscularia lehmannii out of its pot and trim the root system a little.

2. After trimming the roots, take a look: the Corpuscularia lehmannii has already grown to 10 cm, so beheading is a must.

3. Cut off the top; generally 2~3 stem nodes are enough.

4. This is the Corpuscularia lehmannii after the top has been cut off.

5. Then plant the Corpuscularia lehmannii pieces separately.

6. After a year of good care, it will again be a sturdy pot of Corpuscularia lehmannii.

Taboos in caring for Corpuscularia lehmannii

1. Watering taboos

In winter, be sure to water less; when the temperature drops below two degrees, begin gradually stopping watering, and as long as the potting soil is kept dry it can safely overwinter. Never fertilize desperately just to make it grow better, otherwise it will have the opposite effect.

2. Fertilizing taboos

Generally, when it is growing relatively vigorously, we can give it a little nutrients and water, but when the temperature is too low, fertilizing must be stopped.

3. Attention to pests and diseases

If it is not cared for well in winter, its roots are very likely to become prone to insects; at this time be sure to deal with these pests promptly, otherwise it will directly affect its growth and may even cause it to die. So at this time we can use medication to carry out a certain amount of prevention and control, so that it can safely overwinter.

The value and uses of Corpuscularia lehmannii

1. Ornamental value

Corpuscularia lehmannii potted plants are suitable for indoor viewing in winter, and can also be grown as hanging baskets, appearing even more full of vigor and presenting a festive atmosphere. They are also often used to arrange specialized succulent plant gardens.

The Corpuscularia lehmannii plant is not tall, and its many branches are mostly prostrate. The leaves are fleshy with three ridges, very distinctive. It blooms in winter, with colors such as white, red and light purple. Potted plants are suitable for indoor viewing in winter, and can also be grown as hanging baskets, appearing even more full of vigor and presenting a festive atmosphere.

2. Purifying effect

Corpuscularia lehmannii is a plant that especially likes warm, dry soil and requires a sunny environment to grow, and is especially afraid of cold. However, it is very tolerant of drought, and too high a temperature is also not good; it is best grown in sandy soil. Many people plant Corpuscularia lehmannii in small flower pots, and in this way it becomes a rather nice ornamental plant. Of course, placing Corpuscularia lehmannii next to a TV or computer can reduce radiation, and placing it indoors can also absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde, thereby purifying indoor air; Corpuscularia lehmannii has very high ornamental value.

As described above, the appearance of Corpuscularia lehmannii is very delicate and beautiful, but if after becoming leggy it is left alone to keep growing leggy, then Corpuscularia lehmannii will take on a form with no beauty at all! So everyone should try to let Corpuscularia lehmannii get more sun and try not to let it become leggy!