In autumn, pull off all the leaves, new shoots keep sprouting, and 1 pot becomes 10 pots

Autumn is the season when everything revives, especially the potted green plants kept at home, and the succulents that many flower lovers like. For me, I really love them, and of course I have been growing them for many years. Whenever this time comes, it is when I pull off the leaves, because they can be used for leaf-cutting propagation to encourage side shoots to grow from the growth points. So once autumn arrives, flower lovers should take action and pull off the ring of leaves around the bottom of the succulent. New shoots keep sprouting, and 1 plant becomes 10 pots!

First, let's talk about succulent leaf-cutting propagation. The success rate of leaf cutting is highest in spring and autumn. Leaf cutting can also be done in summer, but attention must be paid to ventilation and cooling. Winter is extremely unsuitable for leaf cutting, as the leaves easily turn to water. For beginners, it is recommended to start with some varieties that have an extremely high success rate, such as the succulents Paeoniaceae 'White Peony' (Graptoveria 'Titubans'), Black Prince (Echeveria 'Black Prince'), and Huangli (Sedum adolphii).

Why do I say the leaves should be placed in a ventilated place? Because having a ventilated environment is beneficial for succulent leaf cutting. But note that ventilation does not mean using a fan or strong wind; slight air movement is ventilation. The reason a glass container produces sprouts quickly is that the humidity inside the container is greater than outside, and it can also maintain a certain temperature. This point should also be understood.

Try to pick healthy and intact leaves, as this can greatly increase the success rate of leaf cutting. The ring of leaves at the bottom is the best. Pull off those leaves, place them on the soil, and then you can wait for the leaves to take root and sprout. It should be noted that the leaves must not be put out in the sun. I generally place them in a cool, ventilated place. Perhaps many flower lovers have already propagated succulents by leaf cutting.

Some flower lovers asked me whether pulling leaves off succulents will affect the plant's growth and health. The answer is no. It is now autumn, which is a growth technique for succulents. If the leaves are pulled off, there are still growth points on the plant's stem, which can also promote growth, and new shoots will grow out, that is, side shoots, making the original succulent more likely to grow into a full pot.

In autumn, succulents can also be propagated by cuttings, and they can likewise be pulled off, but I generally use scissors. Are there any techniques when pulling off side shoots from succulents? There are indeed. After gently shaking off the soil around the roots, you can carefully pull off the side shoots. Note that you must choose relatively larger side shoots, otherwise they are not easy to survive. After the side shoots are removed, they need to be placed in a cool, ventilated place to air-dry for about 2 days, and then they can be planted.

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