A Detailed Guide to Kalanchoe Cutting Propagation Methods and Precautions
Today I want to tell you about a very beautiful flower species called Kalanchoe. As soon as you hear the name Kalanchoe, you can tell that its meaning is very auspicious, symbolizing long life, and this flower species is therefore deeply loved by many growers. However, many growers do not know how to propagate Kalanchoe when they grow it, and they feel very troubled by this. So below, Shuaishuai will introduce the propagation methods for Kalanchoe. Let's take a look!
There are many propagation methods for Kalanchoe. Here, the editor has collected the most complete and best five propagation methods to introduce to you. Many growers have grown Kalanchoe for years and still do not know how to propagate it, and later problems keep appearing. So the role of propagation is very important. Propagation can generally be done throughout the year, and the two best periods in a year are March to May in spring and August to September. So let's take a look at them one by one below!
1. Kalanchoe Propagation Methods
1. Stem cutting propagation
For stem cutting propagation, first of all, the soil can simply be the soil used before, or you can replace it with soil from a park or soil from a vegetable garden. The soil should not be very compact, otherwise it will not be breathable. You can add some fine sand to increase the gaps. For propagation, use a shallow pot; use a shallow pot for the flower pot. Cuttings that are cut and stored for a few days are more likely to survive, and the cutting only needs two leaves for the rooting chance to be very high. When propagating, the leaves should be exposed above the soil; do not bury the leaves. After inserting, water thoroughly. For later watering, follow the principle of water when dry and dry when wet, preferring dry over wet.
2. Stem propagation
This method is very simple. You only need to select a slightly more mature fleshy stem, cut this fleshy stem to five or six cm long, insert it into a sand bed, then pour a little water into the flower pot. It will root in about two weeks or so, and in one month it can already be used for potting.
3. Top pruning propagation
Top pruning propagation is also one of the Kalanchoe propagation methods. First, we need to pinch off the growing tip of the Kalanchoe, then insert the section after pinching into the soil. For watering, also water thoroughly once the soil has dried out. Avoid direct sunlight and use scattered light for illumination. When the leaves change and become glossy, it has taken root.
4. Leaf propagation
Choose a relatively well-growing and robust leaf from a plant and cut it off. After cutting, place it in a cool place to let the wound air-dry, then insert it into breathable sandy soil. Provide more care and watering to ensure the plant remains moist, but do not make it too wet, otherwise the roots will rot. Place it in a spot with plenty of sunlight, and it will root in one month.
5. Water propagation
When taking the scion, let the cut naturally air-dry for one day and one night. Fill the container about eighty percent full with cooled boiled water, then poke a hole in sterilized foam, dissolve rooting powder with alcohol, dip the bottom of the cutting rod in rooting powder, then insert it into the hole. Then move the seedling box to a bright place and wait for it to root.
2. Precautions for Kalanchoe Propagation
When propagating Kalanchoe, you can cover it with plastic film, which can play a role in keeping warmth and moisture, and can also promote development and rooting, greatly increasing the survival rate. Newly propagated cuttings should avoid strong light; the light should be scattered light. Also, after successful propagation, do not fertilize. Once new axillary buds grow, they can be transplanted.
The above is how to propagate Kalanchoe and the precautions. All of the above methods can be used for propagation. See which one suits you; you can choose the one with a higher survival rate. When selecting branches, be sure to choose well and pick robust ones, so that the survival rate of Kalanchoe propagation can be guaranteed. I hope this can help you. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!