In autumn, take cuttings of these 3 plants, and a single leaf placed in a pot will grow like crazy

In autumn, you can take cuttings of roses. Rose propagation is mainly done by cuttings and grafting. Generally, rose cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer, early autumn, the plum rain season, or late autumn. For spring cuttings, cut a 15 cm long sturdy middle section of a branch, keep 3 leaves, and insert two-thirds of it into the soil. Pay attention to shading and watering, and the cutting will sprout in 3~4 weeks. When taking cuttings in summer, the cut at the lower end must be below a node, which helps the plant heal its wound and take root. Water must be sprayed every early morning, and it will sprout in about 20 days.

After taking the cutting, water thoroughly, then use a small plastic film tunnel to shade and retain moisture. Spray water frequently for the first ten days to keep the environment fairly moist; after 10 days, reduce spraying and spray only when the soil looks dry, keeping it in a slightly dry, moist state. In an environment of 20~25°C, the cuttings will take root in 20~35 days, with a rooting rate above 95%. After new roots form, water and fertilize in a timely manner to promote balanced aboveground and underground growth of the young plant.

The second is kalanchoe cuttings. Kalanchoe is very easy to grow, and even during the cutting period it is easier to manage than other plants. As long as you make sure the moisture is neither too dry nor too wet, keep the temperature between 15-30°C, keep air humidity at 70-85%, and provide preferably semi-shaded light, the cutting will succeed. During the cutting period, the air humidity should be slightly higher than what mature plants usually require. That is all it takes to propagate it successfully.

Snake plant cuttings. From a snake plant with healthy branches and leaves, break off a few leaves. Choose fresh leaves without damage. You can use a whole leaf, or cut one leaf into sections six or seven centimeters long. Leave the collected leaves in a cool place for 24 hours until the wounds dry. Prepare soil mixed with sand; it is better to choose breathable, loose soil. (You do not necessarily need to prepare a separate pot; you can choose a flower pot with larger gaps that has previously held flowers or plants.) Insert the prepared leaves into the soil to a depth of 3~4 cm.

For cuttings taken in other seasons, rooting takes relatively longer. As long as the temperature is between 15°C and 25°C, cuttings can be taken at any time. For a snake plant whose roots have already rotted, if the upper leaves have not rotted, they can still be cut off for cuttings and will still survive. When taking cuttings, be careful not to insert them upside down. After inserting, pay attention to maintaining a certain humidity. When the cutting medium is slightly dry, spray water with a fine-nozzle watering can, but it should not be too wet, to avoid rotting. Then place it in a spot with scattered light and air circulation.

For later care, place the snake plant cuttings in a cool place, keep it ventilated and breathable, and keep the potting soil moist during this period. Do not water too much, or let it be rained on, otherwise the cutting leaves will easily rot. Snake plant cuttings root rather slowly and will only take root one month after planting. After rooting, it will take 1~2 months before small buds emerge, and then young shoots gradually grow. The whole process takes about half a year. Before taking cuttings, strengthen the care of the mother plant, appropriately increase watering, keep the soil moist, and apply a little liquid fertilizer to ensure the mother plant is strong, which is more conducive to the survival of the cuttings.

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