How to Propagate Orostachys furusei? Detailed Guide to Propagation Methods

Orostachys furusei is a perennial succulent herbaceous plant in the Crassulaceae family, native to Japan and Russia, and is now widely cultivated in China. So do you know how it is propagated? And how is it cared for on a daily basis?

1. How to propagate Orostachys furusei?

Orostachys furusei is mainly propagated through cuttings. During its growing season, simply pick off the slightly larger young plantlets and place them on the soil surface; they root quickly and succeed easily. Single leaves can also be used for leaf cuttings to propagate, and mature leaves that drop onto the soil can also take root and grow into new plants when there is enough moisture.

2. How is Orostachys furusei normally cared for?

1. Soil

Orostachys furusei does not have very high requirements for soil, but it is still best to use peat soil to grow it. You can spread clean granular river sand on top, with a sand grain size of 3 to 5 mm and a sand layer thickness of about 5 mm.

2. Light

Orostachys furusei is a light-loving plant, especially during the growing period, when it is best to give it all-day sunlight. During the dormant period, however, it should be shaded to prevent prematurely breaking dormancy.

3. Watering

You need to observe how dry the soil is. When the soil has completely dried out, water thoroughly all at once until all the soil is soaked. But be careful to avoid water accumulating in the pot of Orostachys furusei, because if water accumulates in the pot, root rot can easily occur. In addition, when the winter temperature drops below 5 degrees, watering should gradually be stopped; below 3 degrees, keep the potting soil dry, and try to keep it no lower than minus 20 degrees.

4. Fertilizing

Orostachys furusei needs appropriate fertilizing. Generally, liquid fertilizer is the better choice, as it makes it easy for Orostachys furusei to absorb nutrients in time.

5. Loosening the soil

After Orostachys furusei has been grown for a certain period of time, the soil may become compacted. At this point, the soil needs to be loosened appropriately to allow the roots to grow quickly.

6. Pest and disease control

Orostachys furusei rarely suffers from diseases, but attention should be paid to pests, especially root mealybugs. Once root mealybugs are found, the infested plants, the pot they were grown in, and the soil must all be thrown away, and new cuttings should be made; otherwise, other healthy plants will be affected.

Generally speaking, Orostachys furusei propagated through cuttings has a relatively high survival rate, and its daily care is not very difficult either, making it quite suitable for flower lovers with little growing experience.