How to improve the survival rate of succulent leaf cuttings? Pay attention to these five points
Summer has passed and autumn is coming soon. For succulent lovers, having endured a whole summer, are you itching to get started? Hold on, there is still the "autumn tiger" heat to get through, but the season for leaf cuttings has arrived, so to expand your succulent collection, you might as well try succulent leaf cuttings. To improve the survival rate, here are ten points to note, and I hope they help everyone.
As usual, let's answer readers' questions.
Summer brings severe losses. Are there succulents suitable for summer? In response to this question, Duorou Huake would like to say: yes, you can look at previous articles. There is one specifically about succulents suitable for summer. If you really want to know, go find it on Duorou Huake's account. It will definitely help you. Now let's begin the main text.
1. Timing. Succulent leaf cuttings can actually be done in every season, as long as the appropriate requirements are met. For example, the temperature needs to be above 15°C. In some seasons it may affect the sprouting rate and survival rate. Autumn is a good season for leaf cuttings.
2. Leaf selection. Choose healthy leaves that have a growth point. This can greatly increase the survival rate. Plump leaves with no signs of disease are healthy. Everyone knows what the growth point is, right? Such leaves will have a high sprouting rate and survival rate.
3. Leaf treatment. Fresh leaves are best treated with a fungicide, or they can be left to dry in the sun. This allows the wound to heal quickly. Leave them in a ventilated place for 5 days to improve the survival rate of leaf cuttings.
4. Soil selection. The soil most conducive to increasing the survival rate is breathable soil suitable for leaf cuttings, and it should be exposed to full sun. You may ask what kind of soil is suitable for leaf cuttings. There is no standard; something with good breathability is enough.
5. Potting requirements. Once all of this is ready, it is time to start potting the leaf cuttings. It is best to choose a flat tray (plastic), cover it with about 5 cm of soil, then spray with fungicide, then spray a little water until it looks moist. Absolutely do not let water accumulate. Finally, insert the prepared leaves at an angle, or you can lay them flat. Personally, I prefer inserting them at an angle. (Beginners should lay them flat.)
The five points above can only correspondingly improve the survival rate of leaf cuttings, but it is impossible to achieve 100 percent. No one can guarantee 100 percent. What we need to do is increase it to the highest possible survival rate.
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