How to Plant Beheaded Succulent Cuttings? A Full Guide to the Planting Method
The beheaded cutting is a common propagation method, generally suitable for succulents, with a relatively high success rate. So how do you plant a beheaded cutting? Let's take a look.
1. Dry the beheaded cutting: For a beheaded cutting, you cut off one head from a succulent that has grown multiple heads. Note that you cannot just place it on the soil right after cutting, as the wound can easily become infected. After cutting off the head, let it dry in a ventilated spot for a few days so the wound can heal.
2. Soil: The soil requirements for a beheaded cutting are, first of all, good aeration; a fine sandy texture is better, as this kind of soil drains and breathes well and is suitable for the succulent's root growth.
3. Water: Beheaded cuttings have higher water requirements than leaf cuttings, since after all they are succulent heads with many leaves. When first planted, slightly moist soil is best; after about three days, just mist the soil surface with a spray bottle until wet.
4. Temperature: The temperature requirements for beheaded cuttings are the same as for mature succulents: above 10 degrees and below 25 degrees is fine. When the temperature is low, the succulent roots slowly; around 20 degrees is best.
5. Sunlight: Beheaded cuttings cannot be exposed to harsh sun, but unlike leaf cuttings they should not be kept out of light in the early stage either. In the early stage, beheaded cuttings need indirect light; once they have rooted, they can be taken out to bask in the sun.
6. Planting: When placing the beheaded cutting, simply set it directly on the soil. Generally, roots will grow out in 10 to 20 days. At the same time, when cultivating a beheaded cutting in the early stage, be careful to place it somewhere with indirect light and good ventilation.
The propagation success rate of beheaded cuttings is relatively high. The succulents you grow need careful care to look their best. I hope you succeed in growing them.