Master 4 secrets of succulent leaf cuttings for fast rooting and sprouting with a high survival rate

Succulents are becoming more and more popular among many flower lovers. Their small, delicate plants and chubby, plump leaves are very endearing, and most succulents have strong propagation ability, so they can be propagated by leaf cuttings.

Although succulent leaf cuttings are simple, they still have secrets. Once you know these 4 secrets, they will root and sprout quickly, and every cutting you plant will survive. Try them now!

1. Cutting selection

The selection of cuttings is very important. Although succulents have strong propagation ability, not all leaves can be used for cuttings. So when choosing cuttings, select healthy and plump ones. Leaves that have turned yellow or have some damage should all be rejected. Although such leaves will also root, they are prone to mildew and rot and are highly contagious.

2. Selection of growing medium

Most succulent leaves contain abundant moisture. The growing medium should be chosen for good air permeability and contain an appropriate amount of nutrients. Generally, larger-particle vermiculite or volcanic rock, etc., can be used, combined with leaf mold as the growing medium.

3. Humidity control

Succulent leaf cutting propagation has high humidity requirements. Too wet can easily cause the leaves to rot, while too dry will cause the leaves to be too severely short of water, making them wilt and shrivel, which is not conducive to rooting. Therefore, humidity must be well controlled, keeping the surface of the potting soil moist to better promote leaf rooting and sprouting.

4. Cutting method

There are two ways to insert the leaves: one is to place them flat directly, and the other is to insert them at an angle. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Flat placement roots faster, but because the roots are exposed to the air, if not handled in time, they can easily dry out; angled insertion roots more slowly, and the rooting rate is relatively lower, but after rooting, the survival rate is relatively high.

That is all for the introduction to succulent leaf cuttings. If flower lovers have other additions, you can share them with everyone in the comment section below. If you want to learn more about flower-growing knowledge, you can follow Huajianke!