How to propagate Bear's Paw (Kalanchoe tomentosa) by leaf cuttings? Latest method explained

Bear's Paw leaf cutting propagation can be done in spring and autumn. The growing medium should be a loose, airy, well-draining sandy soil rich in humus. Cut a section of healthy, robust growth from the mother plant, taking care to keep the top 4 leaves. After disinfecting and drying, insert it into the medium, and it will root in about 15 days.

Steps for Bear's Paw leaf cutting propagation

1. Timing of leaf cuttings

Before propagating Bear's Paw by leaf cuttings, choose a suitable cutting time. Generally speaking, cuttings can be taken in spring, summer and autumn, but overall spring and autumn are best, because these are its seasons of vigorous growth, so the survival rate after cutting is relatively high and rooting and sprouting are fast. In other seasons there is no such high guarantee rate.

2. Medium preparation

Before taking Bear's Paw leaf cuttings, prepare a suitable soil. Since it likes to grow in a loose, airy, well-draining sandy soil rich in humus, the most suitable soil mix ratio is four parts leaf mold, three parts garden soil, and three parts sand, mixed evenly, plus some base fertilizer.

3. Cutting selection

For the cuttings, generally choose relatively healthy, plump branches. Cut a section of healthy growth from the mother plant, taking care to keep only the top 4 leaves; disinfect the wound with potassium permanganate solution, and place it in a cool, ventilated spot to dry.

4. Inserting into the medium

Insert the dried cuttings into the soil to a depth of 2-4 cm, water moderately to keep a certain degree of moisture, and after about half a month you will see roots growing, which shows the cuttings have survived. When new leaves grow, they can be moved into pots.