Tips for Propagating Succulents from Leaves: Master the Method to Avoid Black Rot

Be Careful When Pulling Leaves Off Succulents for Leaf Propagation. When you pull leaves off for leaf propagation, the leaves you pull are inevitably not completely dried out, but relatively plump leaves. After such leaves are removed, they will leave relatively large wounds on the succulent, and in this season this increases the chance of infection, so be careful. Moreover, in this season the leaf budding rate has not yet recovered to a very high level, and the removed leaves are also relatively prone to turning to mush, so everyone should still be careful and cautious.

Why does black rot in succulents mostly occur in summer? Why does it happen more often after overwatering or rain? Surprisingly, many succulent lovers even think succulents die from heat. Actually, understanding this problem is very simple. Fusarium oxysporum is a fungus, and its brothers and sisters are mushrooms. Why do mushrooms tend to grow after summer rain? Because it is warm and humid, and the conditions for reproduction are met. In the literature on controlling cotton wilt disease, it is described that the most suitable growth temperature for Fusarium oxysporum is 27 to 32 degrees, so in summer, please pay close attention.

If the rot is only mild, the following steps are recommended: Trim the roots. Take the succulent out of the pot and cut off the rotten roots. Sterilize. After trimming the roots, you can soak the whole succulent in a carbendazim solution at a certain ratio to ensure the insect eggs on it are killed. Dry the roots. After root trimming and sterilization, the succulent can be placed in a cool, ventilated place to let its wounds heal, which takes about half a day to one day.

Be careful when potting and watering. Plant the succulent in slightly moist soil, wait 5-7 days, and place it in a cool, ventilated place to let it slowly take root and adjust to the pot. After a week, you can water it in moderation. At the same time, the survival rate of succulents is also related to the growing environment. If it is a hot summer, it is recommended to plant in the evening or at night.

Autumn has arrived. After a whole summer, a not-so-diligent owner may have accumulated a lot of dry leaves in the pot. At this time, it is time to clean them up properly, because the temperature and humidity have not truly dropped. If the succulent is again smothered by dry leaves, accidents may occur. As for the principle of plucking dry leaves, only pluck those dry leaves that come off with a gentle tug. If a leaf has not completely dried out and is forcibly pulled off, it will leave a relatively large wound on the succulent, increasing the risk of infection.

The indoor temperature for growing succulents is best kept at around 15-28 degrees. Generally, indoor temperatures are suitable. The maximum limit is that the lowest should not go below 5 degrees, and the highest should not exceed 35 degrees. Try to choose the place with the longest light exposure to place the succulents. If there is insufficient light, do not easily move the succulents outdoors.

Usually there are not many succulents grown at home, so you can often check them yourself for bugs. Common bugs on succulents include: red spider mites, scale insects, and whiteflies! These can all be cleaned off by hand.

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