Kalanchoe Cutting Methods and Precautions Explained in Detail
Today I'm going to tell you about a very beautiful flower species called kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana). Just from the name kalanchoe, you can tell that its meaning is very auspicious, symbolizing a long life of a hundred years. This flower species is therefore deeply loved by many growers. However, many growers do not know how to take cuttings when growing kalanchoe, and they feel very troubled by this. So below, Shuaishuai will introduce the cutting methods for kalanchoe. Let's take a look together!
There are many cutting methods for kalanchoe. Here I have collected the most complete and best five cutting methods to introduce to you. Many growers who have grown kalanchoe for years still do not know how to take cuttings, and later problems emerge in endless streams. So the role of cuttings is very important. Cuttings can generally be taken throughout the year, and there are two best periods in a year, namely March to May in spring and August to September. So let's take a look at them one by one below!
I. Cutting Methods for Kalanchoe
1. Stem-tip cuttings
For stem-tip cuttings, first of all, the soil can simply be the soil used before, or you can change it to soil from a park or soil from a vegetable garden, either is fine. The soil should not be very compact, otherwise it will not be breathable. You can add some fine sand to increase the gaps. Use a shallow pot for cuttings, and use a shallow pot for the flower pot. Cuttings taken from branches that have been stored for a few days are more likely to survive, and branches only need to have two leaves for the rooting probability to be very high. When taking cuttings, the leaves must be exposed above the soil, do not bury the leaves. After inserting, water thoroughly. For later watering, follow the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet, and it is better to keep it dry than wet.
2. Stem cuttings
This method is very simple. You only need to select a slightly more mature fleshy stem, cut this section of fleshy stem to five or six cm long, insert it into a sand bed, and then pour a little water into the flower pot. It will take about more than two weeks to root, and after one month it can already be used for potting.
3. Pinching cuttings
Pinching cuttings are also one of the cutting methods for kalanchoe. 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 means it has survived.
4. Leaf cuttings
Choose a leaf from a plant with relatively good growth and relatively strong vigor 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 stays moist, but do not make it too wet, otherwise the roots will rot. Place it in a place with sufficient sunlight, and it will root in one month.
5. Water cuttings
When taking the scion, let the cut end air-dry naturally for one day and one night. Fill the container about eighty percent full with cooled boiled water. Then poke a hole in the sterilized foam, dissolve rooting powder with alcohol, dip the bottom of the cutting stem into the rooting powder, then insert it into the hole. Then move the seedling box to a bright place and wait for it to root.
II. Precautions for Kalanchoe Cuttings
When taking cuttings from kalanchoe, you can cover them with plastic film, which can play a role in keeping warm and moist. In addition, it can also promote development and rooting, greatly increasing the survival rate. Freshly cut cuttings should avoid strong light; use scattered light for illumination. Also, after successful rooting, do not fertilize. It can be transplanted once new axillary buds grow.
The above is how to take kalanchoe cuttings and the precautions. All of the above methods can be used for cuttings; see which one suits you, and you can choose the one with a higher survival rate. When selecting branches, you must choose well and pick strong ones, so as to ensure the survival rate of kalanchoe cuttings. I hope this can help you. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!