To save money on buying flowers, start with propagating this flower and you can't go wrong

People who love growing flowers are people who love to tinker. Like most flower lovers, Momo can potter around on her own balcony for a whole morning, or even a whole day, just to water the flowers, give them a trim, or tinker with propagating a few pots of flowers to save money on buying them. So today I've brought a treat for flower lovers too: a rundown of how to propagate kalanchoe.

Kalanchoe has a very strong ability to reproduce. Cuttings from branches, cuttings from stems, cuttings from pinched tops, cuttings from leaves, and even water propagation - as long as you can think of it, there's a propagation method that works. Turning one pot into several pots, or even dozens of pots, is no big deal.

Actually, no matter which kind of propagation it is, it only takes a few sentences to explain, but Momo will still go on a bit about the specific details, hoping to give flower lovers fairly reliable help!

The comeback of a single small branch

Generally, a relatively sturdy branch is chosen. You can cut it from the base of the branch, then remove the lower 2 pairs of leaves and keep at least 2 pairs of leaves at the top.

For the soil, you can generally use old soil, or you can use new soil. The key is to keep the soil draining and airy. Don't propagate the cut branch right away. First put it in a ventilated, shady place so the cut can callus over, then bury the branch in the soil. Usually water it thoroughly once and keep the soil moist.

Stems are also great for propagation

Usually we choose a fleshy stem 5-6 cm long, then propagate it in sandy soil. To ensure air humidity, also place a thin layer of plastic film over it, poke a few holes in it with a toothpick, and roots will grow in less than half a month. After about a month it can be transplanted into a flower pot.

Don't waste the pinched-off branches

When caring for kalanchoe, we all like to use the method of pinching out the growing tip to encourage side buds to develop and grow a kalanchoe that bursts out of its pot. Don't waste the cut branches - they can be propagated directly in soil, watered thoroughly, then placed under indirect light and left to root. They usually root in half a month, and after a month they can be placed in a spot with plenty of light for care.

A few leaves, one pot of flowers

The leaves of kalanchoe are similar in nature to succulents. As long as you cut below the leaf stalk, there is a chance of rooting, so cut off sturdy leaves, then place them in a relatively shady spot, keep the soil moist, avoid waterlogging, and ensure ventilation. They usually root in about a month.

Water propagation roots faster and shows results sooner

Cut off a sturdy kalanchoe branch, let it air-dry naturally, then use a cup or bowl filled with water. Cut a piece of foam about the size of the cup or bowl, as large as possible so it can sit over the top of the cup or bowl. Then poke some small holes in the foam and insert the branch into the holes, leaving an extra section of branch below the foam.

Then place the foam over the top of the cup or bowl, then add water inside. Be careful not to let the water soak the branch. The water vapor produced by evaporation will encourage the kalanchoe to root. Once the roots grow to about 3 cm, you can consider transplanting it into nutrient soil for care.

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