How to Propagate Haworthia cooperi? Introduction to Common Propagation Methods
Succulent plant cultivation is now a very common thing. The succulent family has many varieties and diverse colors, which can satisfy the cultivation hobbies of different groups of people. When cultivating succulents, everyone likes to propagate them themselves, so how should Haworthia cooperi, this kind of succulent, be propagated?
1. Propagation Methods for Haworthia cooperi
Haworthia cooperi mainly has three propagation methods: division, cuttings and sowing. Division uses the young plants near the mother plant for propagation, cuttings use the fleshy leaves for propagation, and sowing is propagation by seed. The specific methods are as follows:
1. Division propagation can be done together with repotting, or the young plants beside the mother plant can be dug out during the growing season. Both rooted and unrooted ones can survive. Plant the rooted ones directly; for unrooted seedlings, let them dry for 1~2 days, and plant them after the wounds have dried. Newly planted plants should not be watered too much, so as to avoid rot. After new roots grow, carry out normal care.
2. Cutting propagation is generally carried out when the plant grows and forms nodes. Choose healthy and plump fleshy leaves, requiring them to have a complete base. After removing the leaves, let them dry for 3~5 [days], and after the wounds have dried, insert them into the substrate. Afterwards, keep the potting soil slightly moist. It will very easily take root at the base and grow small buds. After the small buds are slightly larger, plant them separately.
3. Sowing propagation can obtain seeds through artificial pollination. Sow in autumn or spring. The sowing soil can be made by mixing 3 parts vermiculite with 2 parts leaf mold or peat soil. Before sowing, it is best to sterilize the soil at high temperature. About 20 days after sowing, seedlings emerge. When the seedlings are too crowded, pay attention to thinning and transplanting.
The above are the main propagation methods for Haworthia cooperi. When propagating succulents, be sure to first learn the relevant operation details, so as to avoid damaging the succulents and ultimately causing their death.