15 kinds of flowers to propagate from cuttings now, with a survival rate as high as 100%

Taking cuttings of kalanchoe

1. First, it is best to choose a kalanchoe that has finished blooming. Cut the branches into sections about 5-8 cm long, keep only one pair of leaves on each section, and cut off the rest. Make a slanted cut at the bottom end so it roots faster.

2. Use sand or perlite as the cutting medium. After watering it thoroughly, plant the kalanchoe cuttings in it and press down gently. Keep it moist at ordinary times and place it in a ventilated spot without direct sunlight. It will root in half a month, and after one month it can be transplanted into a large flowerpot.

3. Besides stem cuttings, kalanchoe can also be propagated from healthy leaves. The method is similar to stem cuttings, but new leaves grow relatively more slowly.

Taking cuttings of Christmas cactus

1. Cut off the leaf segments of the Christmas cactus, with each section having 2-3 segments of leaves. Do not take cuttings immediately after cutting; first let them dry for about 2 days so the wounds are completely dried.

2. For the soil used to propagate Christmas cactus, you can use a 1:1 mix of nutrient soil and peat soil. Insert the Christmas cactus about 2 cm deep into the soil. Keep it in a ventilated place at ordinary times, mist more and water less.

3. After about 2-3 weeks, the Christmas cactus will grow roots, and after 6-8 weeks it will grow tender leaves, with the root hairs also growing to about 3 cm. At this point it can be repotted and transplanted.

Taking cuttings of rubber tree

1. For propagating rubber tree from cuttings, it is best to choose one-year-old branches. Cut the branches into sections about 15 cm long. After cutting, burn the ends of the branches with an alcohol lamp, which can both disinfect and stop the flowing sap.

2. Trim the leaves and keep only 2-3 leaves. Insert it into water and place it in a spot with scattered light. Change the water about once every 3 days, and you can usually mist the leaves.

3. Rubber tree propagated in water roots quickly, and the survival rate is also higher than soil propagation. It will grow white roots in about 10-15 days. Generally after 40-50 days, once new leaves have grown, transplant it into a flowerpot.

Taking cuttings of Rieger begonia

1. Rieger begonia rots very easily, so the branches used for cuttings must be chosen from healthy ones without rot disease. Before cutting, the blade must be disinfected, and after cutting, wait until the wounds are completely dry before inserting them.

2. The soil can use perlite, or airy peat soil. After watering thoroughly, insert the Rieger begonia and place it in a spot without direct sunlight, keeping it moist.

3. Rieger begonia is afraid of heat, and the current temperature of around 10-plus degrees is the best period for cuttings. It will root in about 20 days, and after 2 months it can be transplanted.

Taking cuttings of ivy

1. Compared with the several green plants above, propagating ivy from cuttings is much simpler. Cut off several sections of branches 10 cm long and remove the leaves near the bottom.

2. After cutting ivy, take cuttings as soon as possible. After inserting them into sandy soil, water once. After that, water about once every 2 days. In the second week, reduce the frequency of watering, as long as the soil does not get too dry.

3. After about 20 days, the ivy will root. You can wait another 1 month, when the roots are stronger, before transplanting, so it can adapt more quickly to the new flowerpot environment.

Taking cuttings of succulents

1. Before propagating succulents from cuttings, it is best to withhold water from the succulents for a period of time, so the leaves are easier to remove and the wounds heal more easily.

2. Just scatter the succulent leaves directly on the soil. The soil can be a mix of perlite, coconut coir, and peat soil. During this period no watering is needed, and roots will grow in about 10 days.

3. After new leaves grow on the leaves, do not rush to remove the old leaves. You can wait until the old leaves naturally wither, then give them a gentle pull and they will come off.

Taking cuttings of jasmine

1. Cut off jasmine branches, with the length roughly the distance from a pair of leaves to the next bud point. Cut off more than half of the leaves, so water evaporates more slowly and rooting is faster.

2. For jasmine cuttings, you can directly use yellow sand. Place it in a cool, ventilated place and water once each in the morning and evening to maintain humidity.

3. Propagated this way, it will root in about 20 days. After two months the root system will already be well developed, and then it can be transplanted into a flowerpot for care.

Taking cuttings of Aglaia odorata

1. The best season for propagating Aglaia odorata from cuttings is April to June, when the branches are the healthiest. After cutting, soak them in rooting water for 10 minutes.

2. For propagating Aglaia odorata from cuttings, you can use yellow sand with a little humus soil. After taking cuttings, mist frequently, and you can cover them with a plastic bag or plastic bucket to retain moisture.

3. Aglaia odorata roots relatively slowly and may take about 2 months to grow roots. After rooting, wait another 1-2 months, and then it can be transplanted.

Taking cuttings of string of pearls and string of tears

1. String of tears and string of pearls look quite similar, and the cutting methods are the same. Cut off vines 8-10 cm long, and it is best for each section to have a growth point (as shown in the red circle below), so it roots faster.

2. Lay the string of pearls or string of tears branches flat on the soil and mist daily to keep them moist. Do not water too frequently; wait until the soil 2-3 cm below the surface is dry before watering.

3. In this way, in about 15 days the string of pearls will be able to root. After new little beads grow, you can care for it normally.

Taking cuttings of ZZ plant

1. ZZ plant can be propagated successfully from leaves, but the leaves must be green and healthy. Yellow leaves or leaves with diseased spots cannot be propagated successfully.

2. Insert the ZZ plant leaves into airy soil; clean river sand is fine. At ordinary times, mainly mist and keep the soil moist. Give it about one hour of sunlight each day, and do not expose it to strong sun.

3. After one month, it will grow spherical rhizomes, and after two months it will root. Leaf propagation of ZZ plant grows relatively slowly, so you need to be patient. After 8-10 months it will grow 4 or 5 pairs of new leaves, and after that the growth rate will become faster and faster.

Taking cuttings of hydrangea

1. After cutting off hydrangea branches, divide them into small sections 3-5 cm long, overall in a "Y" shape, then cut the leaves in half to reduce water evaporation.

2. Fill the seedling box with perlite and peat soil. After watering once, plant the hydrangea branches in it. In the first week, mist with a fine spray every day; after that it does not need to be so frequent, once every 3 days is enough.

3. Place the hydrangea seedling box in a spot with scattered light. Generally it will root and grow new leaves in 3 weeks. It can be transplanted into a separate flowerpot in about 50 days.

Taking cuttings of Chinese rose

1. Cut Chinese rose into small sections 10-12 cm long, make a slanted cut of 45 degrees at the bottom, and keep only two leaves at the top. Chinese rose has many thorns, so be sure to avoid pricking your hands when cutting.

2. For propagating Chinese rose from cuttings, fine sand is enough. After watering once, plant the Chinese rose in it. Place the seedling flowerpot in a semi-shaded spot and keep the fine sand moist all the time.

3. Chinese rose will root in about half a month. After new shoots about 5 cm long grow, move the young plants into new flowerpots.

Taking cuttings of Peperomia obtusifolia (jade)

1. Cut off the branches of Peperomia obtusifolia and first leave them for half an hour, waiting until the sap at the cut has dried before taking cuttings.

2. Mix peat soil, river sand, and perlite at 3:1:1. After watering thoroughly, plant the Peperomia obtusifolia branches in it. Place it in a warm, well-ventilated spot.

3. At ordinary times, water whenever you see the soil surface become dry, and mist every 2-3 days. After 20-30 days it will grow roots and new leaves.

Taking cuttings of mint

1. Cut off a section of branch about 5 cm long, keep 2-4 tender leaves at the top, and the rest can be removed. This saves nutrients and water.

2. After planting the mint in the soil, mist once each in the morning and evening. In this way it can root in one week, and can then be planted into a larger flowerpot.

3. Mint is also very suitable for water propagation. Just place it in clean water and change the water every 2-3 days, and it will grow roots quickly. It is also very clean, and you can see the process of root growth.

Taking cuttings of snake plant

1. Cut snake plant leaves into 10 cm sections, then place them in a cool, ventilated place to dry for one or two days, until the cut ends are completely dried.

2. Prepare airy soil such as coarse sand or perlite, add a little nutrient soil, water thoroughly, and insert the snake plant leaves 2-3 cm deep into it.

3. After taking cuttings, do not put them in the sun immediately. Place them in a spot without direct sunlight and keep the medium moist. They will root and grow new shoots in about one month. If it is a golden-edged snake plant, the golden edges of the new shoots after leaf propagation will disappear.

That is all for the introduction to cutting propagation methods.

While the temperature is moderate now,

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