How can you increase the success rate of succulent leaf propagation? Leaf selection, watering and ventilation are equally key

Anyone who has grown succulents has probably experienced

leaf propagation

, right? Indeed, the fun of leaf propagation has captivated many people: whenever you see a single leaf, through your own hands, weather through storms and grow into a mature beautiful succulent, this sense of achievement and satisfaction is delightful!

Generally speaking, when people

do leaf propagation, they usually delve deeply into issues like sunlight, watering, ventilation and potting medium

, but even so, leaf propagation failures still occur. So at this point,

have you overlooked the factor of leaf selection?

Common varieties vs. expensive varieties

First, you need to understand that

common varieties have a higher leaf propagation success rate than expensive varieties

: the reason common varieties are common is that they are easy to propagate and have strong vitality, so they multiply quickly; therefore, even for some succulent growers who are just starting out, the success rate of leaf propagation is not low.

Leaf thickness

Second,

thick leaves are better for leaf propagation than thin leaves

: thick leaves accumulate more nutrients, allowing them to better resist external interference. Moreover, thick leaves are rich in nutrients, which can provide themselves with a longer survival time to sprout and grow roots. Of course, thick leaves can also transfer nutrients to the new shoots, providing nutrients for longer.

PS: For succulents with thin leaves, it is easier to propagate them by means such as beheading.

Rough cultivation

Succulents grown with rough cultivation are easier to leaf-propagate than those supplied with fertilizer and other potting media

: succulents that are regularly supplied with fertilizer and other potting media have a much lower overall ability to cope with adverse environments, so their leaves are also delicate and weak; if completely separated from the mother plant, they are prone to infection by pathogens and pests. In contrast, succulents that have always been roughly cultivated have leaves with stronger survival ability, making them easier to sprout and root.

Leaves

Leaves without fuzz are better for leaf propagation than leaves with fuzz

: think of your bear paw succulent......

In addition, leaves that are sunburned, variegated, or etiolated also have a low leaf propagation success rate, or the plants produced by leaf propagation have somewhat bizarre shapes

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