How much does a succulent plant cost per pot? What propagation methods are there?
There are many varieties of succulent plants, and each variety has its own characteristics, but they all share one thing in common: a cute appearance. Many people want to buy and grow them as soon as they see these adorable succulents. So, how much does a succulent plant cost per pot? What propagation methods are there? Let's find out together!
1. How much does a succulent plant cost per pot?
There are so many kinds of succulent plants that the market price of succulents cannot be generalized; prices vary greatly between different varieties. Even among ordinary varieties, price differences are affected by plant size, form, color and growth vigor. For example, a small pot of Haworthia fasciata (zebra plant) costs about 3 yuan per pot, Haworthia cooperi (window haworthia) about 10-100 yuan per pot, Cotyledon tomentosa (bear's paw) about 10-30 yuan per pot, Climbing Fig? No, it's Xinjiang? Let me correct: is Antimima? Actually it is likely 'Deer Antler Begonia'? The plant is (Antimima? no, it is a mesemb, likely Delosperma?) In common English it is often called "deer antler ice plant" or "antler-like mesemb"; I'll use the common name: Antler-like mesemb about 2-5 yuan per pot, Sempervivum (hen and chicks) about 2-5 yuan per pot, Pachyphytum 'Amethyst'? is Graptopetalum amethystinum (peach egg) about 5-10 yuan per pot, Sedum pachyphyllum? is Sedum 'Yachiyo'? Actually is Sedum pachyphyllum? It is often Sedum 'Yachiyo' about 5-15 yuan per pot. In addition, prices of succulents also differ from place to place.
2. What propagation methods do succulents have?
1. Seed propagation
Only a few succulents can self-pollinate and set seed; most need artificial pollination to obtain seeds. Moreover, their seeds have an extremely short lifespan, and storing them too long will reduce their germination rate. Therefore, for many succulents, after the seeds mature, people mostly choose to sow them in the following spring.
2. Cutting propagation
Cutting propagation is the most common propagation method, mainly including leaf cuttings, stem cuttings and root cuttings.
Leaf cuttings
Choose healthy, undamaged leaves; thick and fleshy leaves have a higher survival rate. After removing them, let them dry for about three days, then insert them or place them on a moist sand bed or loose soil. Within a few days they will take root and sprout, forming small plants.
Stem cuttings
As with leaf cuttings, cut off a section of healthy stem, 2-3 cm is enough. The wound will exude white milky sap; after drying and disinfecting, it can be inserted into the soil. You can apply some rooting hormone to the wound to speed up rooting.
Root cuttings
Root cuttings are suitable for succulents with relatively developed root systems. Cut off the mature fleshy roots, disinfect them, and bury them in a sand bed. Spray some clean water on the soil to keep it moist and provide sufficient light. Before long, buds will sprout from the top of the roots, forming new small plants.
3. Division propagation
Division propagation is the simplest and safest of all propagation methods. It is suitable for rosette-forming or clumping succulents and can be done through their bulbs, tubers and small plants. The method is similar to cutting propagation: directly cut off the division part, let it dry, disinfect it, and then plant it separately.
4. Grafting propagation
Grafting propagation is often used to propagate variegated and cristate varieties. The operation must be extremely quick and skillful to succeed. Combine the cut scion and rootstock, press hard to squeeze out the air bubbles inside, use their sap to stick them together, and fix them in place. After grafting, keep the soil moist, be careful not to let water touch the graft union, and place it in a cool place, avoiding direct strong light.
The above is the editor's introduction to succulent prices and succulent propagation methods. I hope it can help you!